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 include, but are not limited to the following:
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
The ideal candidate for this position will have have strong communication skills, observation skills, be a team-player, pay attention to detail and have the ability to work under pressure.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be twenty years of age.
Working Conditions
Work environment is hazardous due to working in a state correctional facility with convicted felons.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Heather Churchman at [email protected].
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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