Correctional Farm Crew Leader

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Fredonia, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kentucky Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Institutions operates correctional facilities and works to protect the public while providing a safe, secure, and humane environment for staff and offenders, as well as opportunities for offenders to develop skills that facilitate non-criminal behavior. The Correctional Farm Crew Leader at Western Kentucky Correctional Complex supervises an inmate crew working in the institution’s farm operations area.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• At least one year of agricultural, landscaping, or groundskeeping experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must maintain any required licenses, certifications, or other credentials for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmates performing farm activities, including planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops; feeding livestock; cleaning barns; cutting bushes; pulling plants; transplanting seedlings; and repairing fences.
• Direct inmates on the proper use of farm tools and the care of livestock.
• Enforce safety measures.
• Maintain records and logs of supplies and inmate work time.
• Maintain inventory.
• Maintain a preventative maintenance schedule for farm equipment and ensure tractors and equipment are properly cleaned and stored.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED