Job Description
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6/12/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)
25-03494
Correctional Officer
Pay Grade10
Salary
$39,127.68 Annually
Locality Premium - $5.23 per hourbr>Shift Premium - $2.13 an hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Shift Premium $1.13 an hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.
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
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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice
Location
East Section 2
590 Columbia Street
Newport, KY 41071 USA
Description
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of theCommonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunitiesfor sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip themfor re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriateplacement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changingservices resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.
For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice, please visit:
This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected toperform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrateleadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position thatrequires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged throughtraining and mentoring opportunities.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Maintains custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting or performs related specialassignments.
At beginning level, supervises and monitors activities of detained juveniles; maintaining a safe andsecure atmosphere for juveniles in a detention center.
Takes required actions during emergencies situations and stands watch in each unit.
Assists juveniles in interpersonal skill development.
Provides support services for routine maintenance, etc.; checks premises and ensures safety ofjuveniles; attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings.
Maintains the booking program to record youth's daily behaviors and interactions between courts andfamily visits to document disturbances and other unusual events of behavior.
Oversees the juveniles during program functions at the detention centers.
Completes incident reports and other documentation as needed according to detention center rules;assists juveniles in complaint procedures.
Attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings as required.
Transports juveniles as needed.
Additional Information: This position is deemed essential and has been designated for mandatory operations by the AppointingAuthority; therefore, the incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave.
May be required to work overtime and any shift as needed and directed.
Required to successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy; which entails twoweeks on the job training, four weeks virtual training, and one week ACT (Aikido Certified Training) at theacademy training location (Louisville, Kentucky). Overnight lodging and travel is required for the ACT andprovided by the department.
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.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Gary Haines at GaryA.Haines@ky.gov or 606-920-2085.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Commonwealth of Kentucky
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