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State of Kentuckyposted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Central City, KY
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
About the position
Do you want to kick-start your career in Criminal Justice? Look no further! The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking motivated individuals who are up for the challenge. Correctional Officers fill a critical role within correctional institutions by working together as a team to maintain safety and control of offenders.
Responsibilities
- Maintains control of the institution to provide safety and security of the facility inmates, staff, and general public by enforcing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Supervises inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation and work areas.
- Attends to the medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of the inmates.
- Inspects and patrols the grounds for contraband, unauthorized personnel, and for other security risks.
- Completes required reports and daily logs.
- Conducts inmate counts, security rounds, and searches.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- Must be twenty years of age.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Nice-to-haves
- Strong communication skills
- Observation skills
- Be a team player
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
Benefits
- Salary: $39,127.68 Annually
- Locality Premium: $5.23 per hour
- Shift Premium: $2.13 per hour
- Weekend Premium: $2.13 per hour
- Holiday Premium: $2.13 per hour
- Full-time employment
- Eligible for overtime pay
