Correctional Officer
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Central City, KY, United States
Overview
Advertisement Closes 4/27/2026 (8:00 PM EDT). 26-01915. Correctional Officer. Pay Grade 10. Salary $39,127.68 Annually plus Locality Premium – $5.23 per hour, Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour, Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour, Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour. Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK. Location: 1200 River Road, Central City, KY 42330 USA. Hiring Agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections.
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.
The Ideal Candidate
Strong communication skills
Observation skills
Be a team player
Attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Requirements
All applicants must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition at the time of employment.
Medical cannabis prohibition: although medical cannabis is legalized, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis due to other applicable state or federal laws.
This position has an approved Locality Premium of $5.23, based on the organizational structure and work county it is currently assigned to, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).
Shift Premiums applied to base salary: Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour; Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour; Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour (in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(2)).
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. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. For the Department of Juvenile Justice, 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. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work environment is hazardous due to working in a state correctional facility with convicted felons or in a juvenile detention facility. May be exposed to hazards and dangers associated with operating a motor vehicle while providing transportation services.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
Contact
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Vicki Allen at Vicki.Allen@ky.gov.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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Advertisement Closes 4/27/2026 (8:00 PM EDT). 26-01915. Correctional Officer. Pay Grade 10. Salary $39,127.68 Annually plus Locality Premium – $5.23 per hour, Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour, Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour, Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour. Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK. Location: 1200 River Road, Central City, KY 42330 USA. Hiring Agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections.
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.
The Ideal Candidate
Strong communication skills
Observation skills
Be a team player
Attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Requirements
All applicants must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition at the time of employment.
Medical cannabis prohibition: although medical cannabis is legalized, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis due to other applicable state or federal laws.
This position has an approved Locality Premium of $5.23, based on the organizational structure and work county it is currently assigned to, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).
Shift Premiums applied to base salary: Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour; Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour; Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour (in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(2)).
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. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. For the Department of Juvenile Justice, 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. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work environment is hazardous due to working in a state correctional facility with convicted felons or in a juvenile detention facility. May be exposed to hazards and dangers associated with operating a motor vehicle while providing transportation services.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
Contact
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Vicki Allen at Vicki.Allen@ky.gov.
EEO
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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