Correctional Captain

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Paducah, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens. The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities. This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities. Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

Requirements

• 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 to qualify for employment in this job classification.
• Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
• Required to successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy; which entails two weeks on the job training, four weeks (Monday – Friday) at the academy training location (Louisville, Kentucky).
• Applicants must successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Prohibited from using medical cannabis due to other applicable state or federal laws.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all custodial security staff on an assigned shift in a juvenile detention facility.
• Supervises assigned security staff during shift and coordinates staff schedules; monitors performance and ensures policies and procedures are carried out.
• Monitors juveniles' behavior and recommends alternative behavior plans.
• Reports, documents and uplines unusual events and behaviors to management.
• Prepares and reviews incident reports and other documentation necessary for daily operation; reviews juvenile records for treatment methods and documentation; briefs oncoming staff.
• Transports juveniles as needed.
• Attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings as required; ensures proper subordinate training.
• Compiles administrative reports and informs supervisors of issues and concerns.
• Perform other physical efforts in assisting youth with recreational and work-related projects.

Benefits

• Locality Premium – $5.23 per hour
• Shift Premium - $2.13 an hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
• Shift Premium $1.13 an hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.
• Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour
• Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour
• Eligible for overtime pay
• Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.
• Overnight lodging and travel is required for the ACT and provided by the department.
• Any applicable co-pays for the physical examination will be reimbursed by the department.

What This Job Offers

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