Correctional Captain

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Bowling Green, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Correctional Captain for a juvenile detention facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The department serves juveniles across the Commonwealth and works to hold youth accountable while helping them develop social and career skills for re-entry into their communities. Its goal is to provide appropriate, least-restrictive placements and life-changing services for children, families, and communities. This is a highly responsible position requiring leadership, maturity, reliability, self-discipline, and respectful treatment of staff and youth. The employee supervises custodial security staff on an assigned shift, supports daily facility operations, and may transport juveniles. The role includes training and mentoring opportunities for career growth. This position is designated essential for mandatory operations and is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave. Employees are prohibited from using medical cannabis in this position. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and eligible for overtime pay. The employee may be required to work overtime and any shift as directed. New employees must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy, including two weeks of on-the-job training and four weeks of weekday academy training in Louisville; lodging and travel for the academy are provided. Applicants must pass a physical examination and be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. The work environment is hazardous because it is in a state correctional or juvenile detention facility.

Requirements

High school graduate.
At least three years of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, social work involving offender rehabilitation, or supervision and care of young adults ages 12–21 in a residential, correctional, group home, detention, or day-treatment program, or a combination of these areas.
At least one year of the required experience must be in a supervisory capacity in a custodial security setting.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must maintain any required licenses, certifications, or other credentials for the duration of employment.
Must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy or approved equivalent training.
Must successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Supervise all custodial security staff on an assigned shift in a juvenile detention facility.
Coordinate staff schedules, monitor staff performance, and ensure policies and procedures are followed.
Monitor juveniles' behavior and recommend alternative behavior plans.
Report, document, and escalate unusual events and behaviors to management.
Prepare and review incident reports and other daily-operation documentation.
Review juvenile records for treatment methods and documentation, and brief oncoming staff.
Transport juveniles as needed.
Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and required trainings.
Ensure subordinate staff receive proper training.
Compile administrative reports and inform supervisors of issues and concerns.
Assist youth with recreational and work-related projects involving physical effort.