Correctional Sergeant

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Lexington, KY

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Kentucky Department of Corrections is hiring a Correctional Sergeant for the Central Kentucky Medical Correctional Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. The role is essential to correctional institution operations and provides training and direction to correctional officers and inmates using experience with custody, security, and safety measures. The work environment is hazardous because it involves working in a state correctional facility with convicted felons or in a juvenile detention facility; the employee may also encounter hazards associated with operating a motor vehicle while providing transportation.

Applicants must meet applicable federal and state laws concerning carrying, using, and possessing firearms and ammunition at the time of employment. Employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis due to applicable state or federal laws. The position has an initial and promotional probationary period of six months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Requirements

• High school graduation.
• At least 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 a combination of these.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must maintain any required licenses, certifications, or other credentials for the duration of employment.
• Must meet all applicable federal and state laws concerning carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition at the time of employment.
• Employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis due to applicable state or federal laws.

Nice To Haves

• Strong observation and communication skills.
• Leadership abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and establish teamwork.
• Decision-making skills.
• An associate's degree in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field may substitute for six months of required experience.
• A bachelor's degree in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related major field may substitute for one year of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise correctional officers in maintaining custody and control of inmates.
• Supervise and conduct periodic inmate counts.
• Search inmates, packages, and cells for contraband.
• Respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Complete investigations, including disciplinary reports, grievances, theft reports, and other assigned investigations.
• Ensure reports are completed in a timely manner.
• Complete employee evaluations.
• Provide training and direction to correctional officers and inmates using custody, security, and safety measures.

What This Job Offers

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