Correctional Captain

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Paducah, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is within the EXECUTIVE BRANCH and is a FULL TIME role eligible for overtime pay, requiring 40 hours per week. The hiring agency is the Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice, located in Paducah, KY. 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. This position is deemed essential and has been designated for mandatory operations by the Appointing Authority; therefore, the incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave. The incumbent may be required to work overtime and any shift as needed and directed. The position requires successful completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy, which entails two weeks on the job training and four weeks of academy training in Louisville, Kentucky, with overnight lodging and travel provided by the department. This position will receive locality premium pay, shift premium, and weekend/holiday premiums. Applicants must successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. The cost of the physical examination will be billed through the employee’s health insurance; however, any applicable co-pays will be reimbursed by the department.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Must have 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.

Nice To Haves

An associate's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related field will substitute for six months of the required non-supervisory experience.
A bachelor's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related field will substitute for one year of the required non-supervisory experience.
Successful completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy or equivalent training program approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice will substitute for one year of the required experience.

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.