Correctional Officer

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Lyndon, 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.
Must be twenty years of age.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification.
Must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment.
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
Applicants must successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Provides transportation to youth detained to DJJ.
Escorts juveniles between various institutional areas.
Maintains custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting.
Takes appropriate action during emergencies to prevent escapes and suppress disorder.
Completes transportation requests providing services in the most efficient manner.
Performs counts and/or wellness checks for juveniles.
Monitors individuals entering and leaving institutional grounds.
Maintains approved physical restraint technique certifications as required by DJJ policies.
Transports DJJ juveniles to and from medical and court appointments as well as placements in other facilities.
Uses mechanical and safety restraints when needed.
Assists in providing support services to youth and their families, such as de-escalating youth and informing families about facilities, residential and private.
Maintains appropriate logs and reports as needed and ensures proper/timely maintenance on automobiles assigned to the unit.
Maintains documentation on other vehicles used.
Communicates with detention facilities statewide and other law enforcement agencies regarding youth behavior.
Attends meetings and trainings as required.