Correctional Sergeant

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Bowling Green, KY

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a Correctional Sergeant for a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform duties responsibly, demonstrate leadership, and treat staff, youth, and others with respect. The role requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Training and mentoring opportunities support career growth and advancement.

The position provides functional supervision and coordinates employees or inmates assigned to a specialized program or detail, performs custodial security functions, and supervises Correctional Officers and juveniles. The employee supports juveniles’ interpersonal skill development, assists with group counseling and complaint procedures, maintains shift logs and incident reports, and helps ensure the safety of juveniles and facility premises. Duties also include transporting juveniles, supporting routine maintenance and recreational or work-related projects, and participating in meetings, case conferences, and training.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position eligible for overtime pay. The position is essential and may require overtime and any shift as directed. Employees must complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment, including two weeks of on-the-job training and four weeks at the academy in Louisville; travel and overnight lodging for the academy are provided. Required OC spray training and certification include potential direct or indirect exposure to OC spray. Applicants must pass a physical examination and be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis due to applicable state or federal laws.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• One year of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, social work involving rehabilitation of offenders, or supervision and care of young adults ages 12–21 in a residential, correctional, group home, detention, or day treatment program, or an equivalent combination.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment.
• Must maintain required licenses, certifications, or other credentials for the duration of employment.
• Must successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must successfully complete required Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray training and certification; the role may involve direct or indirect exposure to OC spray.
• Must not use medical cannabis while employed in this position, due to applicable state or federal laws.

Responsibilities

• Functionally supervise and coordinate the work of employees or inmates for a specialized program or detail.
• Perform custodial security functions.
• Supervise and monitor juveniles and assist them in developing interpersonal skills.
• Supervise Correctional Officers, complete evaluations, and approve time or attendance.
• Maintain shift logs of juvenile activities, notify supervisors of issues, complete incident reports as needed, and assist juveniles with complaint procedures.
• Provide support services for routine maintenance and check premises to ensure juvenile safety.
• Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and trainings.
• Assist in group counseling sessions and assignments.
• Transport juveniles to off-campus outings, appointments, and other destinations.
• Exert physical effort to properly restrain residents based on their behavior.
• Assist youth with recreational and work-related projects, which may require physical effort.

Benefits

• Locality premium of $5.228 per hour.
• Shift premium of $2.13 per hour for work between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
• Shift premium of $1.13 per hour for work between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.
• Weekend premium of $2.13 per hour.
• Holiday premium of $2.13 per hour.
• Academy travel and overnight lodging are provided by the department.
• Applicable co-pays for the required physical examination will be reimbursed by the department.

What This Job Offers

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