Correctional Officer

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Holiday Premium - $ per hour Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | HR / WK Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections Location 3111 Spurr Road

Lexington, KY 40511 USA Description Creating a better, safer Kentucky.

Do you want to kick-start your career in Criminal Justice? Look no further! The Kentucky Department of

Corrections is seeking motivated individuals who are up for the challenge.

Correctional Officers fill a critical role within correctional institutions by working together as a team to

maintain safety and control of offenders.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following :

Maintains control of the institution to provide safety and security of the facility inmates, staff, and

general public by enforcing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Supervises inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation and work areas.

Attends to the medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of the inmates.

Inspects and patrols the grounds for contraband, unauthorized personnel, and for other security risks.

Completes required reports and daily logs.

• Conducts inmate counts, security rounds, and searches.

The ideal candidate for this position will have :

Strong communication skills.

Observation skills.

Be a team player.

Attention to detail.

Minimum Requirements EDUCATION :

High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS :

NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE :

NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION :

NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.) :

Must be twenty years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. For the Department of Juvenile Justice, must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials. Working Conditions Work environment is hazardous due to working in a state correctional facility with convicted felons or in a juvenile detention facility. May be exposed to hazards and dangers associated with operating a motor vehicle while providing transportation services. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS