Correctional Captain

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Eddyville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Captain to lead daily facility operations and provide management to all security staff within a correctional institution. This role is essential for maintaining a better, safer Kentucky and offers an opportunity to advance a career in Criminal Justice.

Requirements

• Must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition at the time of employment
• Prohibited from using medical cannabis
• High school graduate
• Three years of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders, or in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program or any combination of the above
• At least one year of the experience must have been in a supervisory capacity in a custodial security setting
• Must be twenty-one years of age
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication skills
• Time management abilities
• Leadership abilities
• Ability to work under pressure
• Teamwork for the safe operation of the facility
• Organized and able to make critical decisions in emergency situations

Responsibilities

• Provide professional support and supervision of Correctional Lieutenants, Correctional Sergeants, and Correctional Officers in daily duties
• Ensures staff are following Corrections Policy and Procedures and Institutional Policy and Procedures
• Ensures staff complete required reports to include disciplinary reports, grievances, theft reports, or any other related investigation assigned
• Inform staff of any policy or operational changes
• Serves as shift supervisor in running the daily operations of facility
• Monitors expenditures such as staff compensation time, overtime, and maintenance cost for the facility
• Responds appropriately in emergency situations
• Ensures staff reports are completed in a timely manner
• Completes evaluations on employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees