Correctional Officer
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States
Overview
Correctional Officers fill a critical role within correctional institutions by working together as a team to maintain safety and control of offenders. This position is in the new medical institution located in Lexington Kentucky.
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
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 Kasey Schank at Kasey.Schank@ky.gov.
Equal Opportunity
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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Correctional Officers fill a critical role within correctional institutions by working together as a team to maintain safety and control of offenders. This position is in the new medical institution located in Lexington Kentucky.
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
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 Kasey Schank at Kasey.Schank@ky.gov.
Equal Opportunity
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
#J-18808-Ljbffr