Correctional Officer

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Advertisement Closes8/24/2026 (11:59 PM ET)2604261Correctional OfficerPay Grade 10$39,127.68 AnnuallyLocality Premium – $5.23 per hourShift Premium - $2.13 per hourWeekend Premium - $2.13 per hourHoliday Premium - $2.13 per hourEXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WKHiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections505 Prison ConnectorSandy Hook, KY 41171 USADescriptionCreating a better, safer Kentucky.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 tomaintain 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, andgeneral 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:Strong communication skills.Observation skills.Be a team player.Attention to detail.Ability to work under pressure.All applicants must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession offirearms and ammunition at the time of employment.Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact foradditional information.Minimum RequirementsEDUCATION: High school graduate.EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONESubstitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONESubstitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONESPECIAL 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 ConditionsWork 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 PeriodThis 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 Rita Harris at Rita.Harris@ky.gov.An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D#J-18808-Ljbffr

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Advertisement Closes8/24/2026 (11:59 PM ET)2604261Correctional OfficerPay Grade 10$39,127.68 AnnuallyLocality Premium – $5.23 per hourShift Premium - $2.13 per hourWeekend Premium - $2.13 per hourHoliday Premium - $2.13 per hourEXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WKHiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections505 Prison ConnectorSandy Hook, KY 41171 USADescriptionCreating a better, safer Kentucky.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 tomaintain 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, andgeneral 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:Strong communication skills.Observation skills.Be a team player.Attention to detail.Ability to work under pressure.All applicants must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession offirearms and ammunition at the time of employment.Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact foradditional information.Minimum RequirementsEDUCATION: High school graduate.EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONESubstitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONESubstitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONESPECIAL 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 ConditionsWork 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 PeriodThis 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 Rita Harris at Rita.Harris@ky.gov.An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D#J-18808-Ljbffr