correctional officer

Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Alfred Hughes Unit

<p><b>Correctional Officer 3</b></p><p>The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has over 100 prison units throughout the State and employs approximately 20,000 Correctional Officers. If you want a good paying job with benefits, stability, promotion opportunities and the chance to perform challenging and important work, a Correctional Officer position may be for you. With so many units around the State, you will have a good chance of working in the area of your choice.</p><p><i><b>The Alfred D. Hughes Unit (Max Security Unit) currently has openings for Correctional Officers.</b></i></p><p><b>Correctional Officer 3 Eligibility Criteria</b></p><p>If you meet the eligibility criteria and are ready for a challenge, willing to learn, and prepared to work as a team member in a structured environment, we encourage you to consider employment as a TDCJ Correctional Officer with over 13 months of service.</p><p>. A veteran who has completed at least two years active military service and been discharged under honorable conditions, or an applicant who has earned an associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited college will start as a Correctional Officer 3, pay level 4, $4704.60per month. ($4875.74 Max. security Unit) Regular promotions within the career path continue, progressing to $5256.02 ($5413.71 Max. security Unit) at 73 months of TDCJ service.</p><p>&middot; You must be a U.S. citizen or an immigrant with lawful status, who is authorized to work in the U.S.</p><p>&middot; You must be at least 18 years old.</p><p>&middot; You must possess a High School Diploma from an accredited senior high school or equivalent, or a state or military-issued General Education Development (GED) certificate. View information about foreign education credentials.</p><p>&middot; A copy of your current drivers license or government issued ID with a photograph and/or DOB, sex, height, eye color and address.</p><p>&middot; A copy of your Social Security Card; this must be the copy issued by the Social Security Office</p><p>&middot; You must not be on active duty in the military, unless on terminal leave. (Applicants may screen if they are within 6 months of eligibility.)</p><p>&middot; You must not have been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions.</p><p>&middot; You must never have been convicted of a felony. See additional information.</p><p>&middot; You must never have been convicted of an offense involving domestic violence. See additional information.</p><p>&middot; You cannot have had a Class A misdemeanor conviction within the past 10 years. See additional information.</p><p>&middot; You cannot have had a Class B misdemeanor conviction within the past 3 years. See additional information.</p><p>&middot; You cannot be on probation for any criminal offense.</p><p>&middot; You cannot have any criminal charges pending or have an outstanding warrant.</p><p>&middot; You must be able to perform the essential functions of a Correctional Officer, with or without reasonable accommodation.</p><p>&middot; You must pass the TDCJ Drug Test.</p><p>&middot; You must pass the TDCJ Physical Agility Test.</p><p>&middot; Male applicants, age 18 through 25, must provide proof of Selective Service registration or exemption from Selective Service registration. If you are not registered, you may register by clicking the following link: https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx</p><p><b>Additional Information</b></p><p>&middot; A CO applicant with prior government correctional custody experience within the 36-month period preceding date of hire shall be hired at a pay level corresponding with the months of service if dates of employment are verified by former employer and the applicant left employer in good standing.</p><p>&middot; For all TDCJ purposes, conviction of a criminal offense includes paid fine, time served, placed on probation (includes deferred adjudication), and court ordered restitution.</p><p><b>Correctional Officer Benefits</b></p><p>&middot; Vacation leave</p><p>&middot; Sick Leave</p><p>&middot; Paid holidays</p><p>&middot; Retirement</p><p>&middot; Group life and health insurance</p><p><b>Correctional Officer 3 Essential Functions</b></p><ul><li>Attends pre-service training programs at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Correctional Training Academy and receives on-the-job training while working with experienced correctional officers at the assigned facility.</li><li>Searches for contraband and provides security; counts, feeds, and supervises offenders in housing, work, and other areas accessed by stairs; and maintains security of various assigned areas involving long periods of sitting and standing, climbing stairs and ladders to reach the assigned areas, and working at heights.</li><li>Provides custody and security of offenders including observing actions of offenders, squatting and bending to perform &quot;pat&quot; and &quot;strip&quot; searches of offenders, restraining and securing sometimes assaultive offenders, and transferring and transporting offenders by walking or riding in various vehicles such as trailers, vans, buses, and other forms of transportation.</li><li>Supervises and provides security of offenders performing technical skills such as construction, maintenance, laundry, food service, and in varied industrial and agricultural operations which involve climbing stairs and ladders, and climbing around the inside or outside of buildings; works outdoors and indoors without air conditioning; works around motorized or moving equipment and machinery; and is subject to all types of weather.</li><li>Responds to emergencies, including climbing stairs and ladders while searching for escaped offenders, hearing calls for and calling for help, giving first aid at the emergency site, carrying an injured or unconscious offender or employee various distances to safety up or down stairs and ladders; and uses force and deadly force, including the use of chemical agents and firearms, to control offenders.</li><li>Reads, reviews, and properly applies information found in offender records which is related to the offender's health and safety and to the security of the facility; provides leadership and technical guidance to other staff; complies with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; enforces offender disciplinary rules; and prepares and maintains records, forms, and reports.</li><li>Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: From $4704.60 ($4875.74 Max Security Unit) per month</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Schedule:</p><ul><li>12 hour shift</li><li>Day shift</li><li>Extended hours</li><li>Night shift</li><li>Overtime</li><li>Rotating shift</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Military leave</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Referral program</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Schedule:</p><ul><li>12 hour shift</li><li>Day shift</li><li>Night shift</li><li>Overtime</li><li>Rotating shift</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Part-time</p><p>Pay: From $4,845.74 per month</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Referral program</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Correctional Officer - 3

Smith County Sheriff's Office

<p><i>Correctional Officer - Corrections</i></p><ul><li><i>The Correctional Officer, under the direction of the above ranking officers shall receive new prisoners, book out prisoners, oversee security, issue inmates supplies, assign temporary housing, and handle property control.</i></li><li><i>The Correctional Officer shall be a back up to other officers.</i></li><li><i>The Correctional Officer shall assist as needed in the facility.</i></li><li><i>The Correctional Officer shall be responsible for providing regular visual observation and supervision of prisoners and activities, while taking whatever steps necessary to prevent prisoner misbehavior, avoid disorder, and respond quickly to emergency situations.</i></li><li><i>The Correctional Officer has the most direct and continuous interaction with prisoners and must develop the interpersonal skills required to adequately communicate with the prisoners.</i></li><li><i>The Correctional Officer must be people oriented, taking in to mind prisoner needs and rights, exercise a non-judicial attitude toward them, and respect them as human beings.</i></li><li><i>The Correctional Officer must attend Tennessee Corrections Institute and receive certification within one year.</i></li><li>It is the policy of Smith County Government not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability.</li></ul><p>Smith County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: Up to $18.23 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Correctional Officer

State of Iowa

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description</b></h2></div>
<div><p>The Iowa DOC mission is &lsquo;Creating Opportunities for Safer Communities&rsquo;, and at Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility (MPCF), or mission is, &lsquo;Helping People Become Their Best&rsquo;. As a Correctional Officer you can help make a positive impact in incarcerated individuals lives and our community by supporting, motivating and influencing change in others. At MPCF you will be a part of a diverse team of employees working toward helping reintegrate individuals back into the neighborhoods of Iowa. If you see yourself as a positive role model and find fulfillment in helping others, this is the position for you!<br>
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Available shifts are 2pm - 10pm and/or 10pm-6am.<br>
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The Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility has a long history of helping people since 1861. Both staff and incarcerated individuals have opportunities to give back to the local surrounding communities through collaborative programs. MPCF is a minimum custody, male facility, that houses approximately 1150 incarcerated individuals. We are focused on re-entry efforts by providing treatment, work, education and apprenticeship opportunities to help with the success of our individuals returning to our communities.<br>
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<b><i>Preferred Characteristics of a Correctional Officer:</i></b><br>
Ability to use interpersonal skills and appropriate communication to provide corrective action and guidance to incarcerated individuals while maintaining a safe environment.<br>
Listen openly to incarcerated individual questions or grievances to help resolve or refer problems/issues to appropriate staff.<br>
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.<br>
Ability to work without supervision and to make appropriate decisions.<br>
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize and be flexible in work.<br>
Ability to work with outside agencies, co-workers, incarcerated individuals and the public in a professional manner.<br>
Possess creative thinking, self-confidence and strong role-modeling.<br>
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<b><i>The person hired for this position will become an essential team player and have opportunities for growth:</i></b><br>
Opportunities to provide input into the treatment of incarcerated individuals through reporting observations to other team members and departments such as treatment, medical and education.<br>
Opportunities to make an impact on the lives of incarcerated individuals who are going through a more difficult moment in their lives.<br>
Opportunities for professional development, personal growth and skill development through continuous training.<br>
Opportunities to join specialty teams such as Crisis Negotiation or Crisis Emergency Response.<br>
Opportunities for promotion<br>
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<b><i>Typical Responsibilities of a Correctional Officer:</i></b><br>
Our officers are responsible for providing security and care to incarcerated individuals, ensuring incarcerated individual and staff safety, enforcing rules and regulations, maintaining order, escorting individuals, and supervising other activities and programs as required.<br>
Patrols facilities and makes security checks; inspects all areas of the institution (control center, cell areas, rooms, halls, dormitories, recreation/work areas and grounds) for safety/security deficiencies; searches individuals, vehicles, packages, mail, equipment, clothing and living areas for contraband items.<br>
Verifies incarcerated individual population in an assigned area at regular/irregular intervals and participates in incarcerated individuals counts.<br>
Observes incarcerated individuals behavior/interaction with staff, other incarcerated individuals, and visitors.<br>
Continuously interacts with incarcerated individuals, assisting in the development of problem solving skills, providing positive reinforcement when appropriate, and instituting corrective measures (informal counseling or sanctions, formal disciplinary action, or physical force) when necessary and as authorized by law/policy.<br>
Instructs incarcerated individuals in policy, procedure, expectations, and assists incarcerated individuals in the development of attitudes and skills necessary for successful adaptation to life within an institution.<br>
Supervises incarcerated individuals work assignments and evaluates work performance.<br>
All work is performed under general supervision of a superior.<br>
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<b><i>What we offer the selected candidate:</i></b><br>
Excellent pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending and life insurance<br>
Bi-weekly vacation accrual and separate sick leave<br>
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package<br>
Optional 401A plan with employer contributions<br>
Employee discount programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, to name a few)</p><p><b><br>
E-Verify and Right to Work</b><br>
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal <b>Right to Work</b> laws, which protect employees&rsquo; rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.</p></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualification Requirements</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency.<br>
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For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description (Download PDF reader).</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Qualification Requirements</b></h2></div>
<div><p>All applicants must be able to successfully pass the following:</p><ul>
<li>Psychological tests
</li><li>A background investigation check.
</li><li>A post-offer health screen administered by an institutional physician.
</li><li>A urinalysis screen for drugs.
</li><li>All new employee training during the probationary period, including local orientation, new employee orientation, and emergency preparedness training.
</li><li>Designated positions in this job class require applicants to obtain a Commercial Driver's License and endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>

Madison County Community Corrections/Justice Center

<p><b>Job Summary</b><br/>Join our dedicated team as a Correctional Officer and become a vital part of maintaining safety, security, and order within a correctional facility. In this energetic role, you will oversee inmate activities, enforce facility rules, and ensure the well-being of staff and inmates alike. Your proactive approach and strong sense of responsibility will help create a secure environment where everyone can thrive. This position offers an exciting opportunity to serve the community while developing valuable skills in law enforcement, conflict management, and security operations.</p><p><b>Duties</b></p><ul><li>Monitor participant behavior through CCTV surveillance systems to ensure safety and compliance with facility protocols</li><li>Conduct regular patrols of the facility to maintain security and prevent disturbances or unauthorized activities</li><li>Respond promptly to incidents, conflicts, or emergencies, applying conflict management techniques to de-escalate situations</li><li>Write detailed reports on daily activities, incidents, and disciplinary actions to ensure accurate record-keeping</li><li>Enforce rules and regulations by inspecting inmate areas, verifying compliance with safety procedures, and managing inmate movement</li><li>Provide first aid or CPR when necessary to assist injured individuals until professional medical help arrives</li><li>Collaborate with law enforcement agencies during investigations or external emergencies to uphold security standards</li></ul><p><b>Skills</b></p><ul><li>Proficiency in CCTV operation for continuous monitoring of facility areas</li><li>Knowledge of law enforcement procedures and legal standards relevant to correctional environments</li><li>Certification in CPR and First Aid to respond effectively during medical emergencies</li><li>Experience in security protocols, conflict management, and de-escalation techniques</li><li>Strong report writing skills for documenting incidents accurately and clearly</li><li>Background in military service or security roles that demonstrate discipline and situational awareness</li><li>Ability to handle stressful situations calmly while maintaining authority and professionalism</li></ul><p>Join us in making a difference by ensuring a safe, secure environment where rehabilitation and respect are at the forefront. Your dedication will contribute directly to community safety and the well-being of all individuals within our care.</p><p>Pay: $18.00 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Employee discount</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Commonwealth of Kentucky

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</div><div>Correctional Officer
</div></div><div><div><div>Pay Grade</div>
<div>10</div>
</div></div><div><div>Salary
</div><div>$39,127.68 Annually<br>
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Locality Premium &ndash; $5.23 per hour
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Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour
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Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour
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Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour</div>
</div><div><div>Employment Type
</div><div>EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
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</div><div></div><div><div><b>Click here for more details on state employment.</b>
</div></div><div><div>Hiring Agency
</div><div>Justice &amp; Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
</div></div><div><div>Location
</div><div>1200 River Road<br>
Central City, KY 42330 USA
</div></div><div><div>Description
</div><div>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.<br>
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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.<br>
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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
<ul><li>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.
</li><li>Supervises inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation and work areas.
</li><li>Attends to the medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of the inmates.
</li><li>Inspects and patrols the grounds for contraband, unauthorized personnel, and for other security risks.
</li><li>Completes required reports and daily logs.
</li><li>Conducts inmate counts, security rounds, and searches.</li></ul>
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
<ul><li>Strong communication skills
</li><li>Observation skills
</li><li>Be a team player
</li><li>Attention to detail
</li><li>Ability to work under pressure</li></ul>
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).<br>
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This job classification is approved for the following shift premiums, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(2), which are applied to the base salary:
<ul><li>Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour
</li><li>Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour
</li><li>Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour</li></ul>
</div></div><div><div>Minimum Requirements
</div><div><div><b>EDUCATION:</b> High school graduate.</div><br>
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<div><b>EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:</b> NONE</div><br>
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<div><b>Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:</b> NONE</div><br>
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<div><b>Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:</b> NONE</div><br>
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<div><b>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):</b> 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.
</div></div></div><div><div>Working Conditions
</div><div>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.
</div></div><div><div>Probationary Period
</div><div>This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
</div></div><div><div>If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Vicki.Allen at Vicki.Allen@ky.gov.
</div></div><div><div>An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D</div></div></div></div><div></div>

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</div><div>3/24/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
</div></div><div><div>26-01378
</div><div>Correctional Officer
</div></div><div><div><div>Pay Grade</div>
<div>10</div>
</div></div><div><div>Salary
</div><div>$39,127.68 Annually<br>
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Locality Premium &ndash; $5.228 per hour
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Shift Premium - $2.13 an hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
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Shift Premium $1.13 an hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.
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Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour
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Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour</div>
</div><div><div>Employment Type
</div><div>EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
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</div><div></div><div><div><b>Click here for more details on state employment.</b>
</div></div><div><div>Hiring Agency
</div><div>Justice &amp; Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice
</div></div><div><div>Location
</div><div>401 Appleby Drive<br>
Columbia, KY 42728 USA
</div></div><div><div>Description
</div><div>The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.<br>
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The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.<br>
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For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice, please visit: https://djj.ky.gov<br>
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This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.<br>
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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
<ul><li>Maintains custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting or performs related special assignments.
</li><li>At beginning level, supervises and monitors activities of detained juveniles; maintaining a safe and secure atmosphere for juveniles in a detention center.
</li><li>Takes required actions during emergencies situations and stands watch in each unit.
</li><li>Assists juveniles in interpersonal skill development.
</li><li>Provides support services for routine maintenance, etc.; checks premises and ensures safety of juveniles; attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings.
</li><li>Maintains the booking program to record youth's daily behaviors and interactions between courts and family visits to document disturbances and other unusual events of behavior.
</li><li>Oversees the juveniles during program functions at the detention centers.
</li><li>Completes incident reports and other documentation as needed according to detention center rules; assists juveniles in complaint procedures.
</li><li>Attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings as required.
</li><li>Transports juveniles as needed.</li></ul>
Additional Information:
<ul><li>This position is deemed essential and has been designated for mandatory operations by the Appointing Authority; therefore, the incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave.
</li><li>May be required to work overtime and any shift as needed and directed.
</li><li>Required to successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy; which entails two weeks on the job training, four weeks (Monday &ndash; Friday) at the academy training location (Louisville, Kentucky). Overnight lodging and travel is required for the ACT and provided by the department.
</li><li>This position will receive locality premium pay ($5.228 added to the hourly rate) pursuant to 101 KAR 2:034. The locality premium pay is not considered a raise or part of base pay; rather, it is a temporary measure being taken by the department to improve recruitment and retention to meet the continuing critical staffing needs in these counties.
</li><li>Additionally, a shift premium of $2.13 an hour has been approved for all correctional series positions working between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., a $1.13 an hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m., and $2.13 an hour on weekends and holidays.</li></ul>
</div></div><div><div>Minimum Requirements
</div><div><div><b>EDUCATION:</b> High school graduate.</div><br>
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<div><b>EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:</b> NONE</div><br>
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<div><b>Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:</b> NONE</div><br>
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<div><b>Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:</b> NONE</div><br>
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<div><b>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):</b> 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.
</div></div></div><div><div>Working Conditions
</div><div>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.
</div></div><div><div>Probationary Period
</div><div>This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
</div></div><div><div>If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jason Little at jasonl.little@ky.gov or 606-272-4929.
</div></div><div><div>An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D</div></div></div></div><div></div>

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</div><div>3/29/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
</div></div><div><div>26-01393
</div><div>Correctional Officer
</div></div><div><div><div>Pay Grade</div>
<div>10</div>
</div></div><div><div>Salary
</div><div>$39,127.68 Annually<br>
<br>
Locality Premium &ndash; $5.23 per hour
<br>
Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour
<br>
Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour
<br>
Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour
</div></div><div><div>Employment Type
</div><div>EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
</div>
</div><div></div><div><div><b>Click here for more details on state employment.</b>
</div></div><div><div>Hiring Agency
</div><div>Justice &amp; Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
</div></div><div><div>Location
</div><div>374 New Bethel Church Road<br>
Fredonia, KY 42411 USA
</div></div><div><div>Description
</div><div>Creating a Better, Safer Kentucky<br>
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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.<br>
<br>
Correctional Officers fill a critical role within correctional institutions by working together as a team to maintain safety and control of offenders.<br>
<br>
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
<ul><li>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.
</li><li>Supervises inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation and work areas.
</li><li>Attends to the medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of the inmates.
</li><li>Inspects and patrols the grounds for contraband, unauthorized personnel, and for other security risks.
</li><li>Completes required reports and daily logs.
</li><li>Conducts inmate counts, security rounds, and searches.</li></ul>
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
<ul><li>Strong communication skills
</li><li>Observation skills
</li><li>Be a team player
</li><li>Attention to detail
</li><li>Ability to work under pressure</li></ul>
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).<br>
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This job classification is approved for the following shift premiums, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(2), which are applied to the base salary:
<ul><li>Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour
</li><li>Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour
</li><li>Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour</li></ul>
</div></div><div><div>Minimum Requirements
</div><div><div><b>EDUCATION:</b> High school graduate.</div><br>
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<div><b>EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:</b> NONE</div><br>
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<div><b>Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:</b> NONE</div><br>
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<div><b>Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:</b> NONE</div><br>
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<div><b>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):</b> 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.
</div></div></div><div><div>Working Conditions
</div><div>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.
</div></div><div><div>Probationary Period
</div><div>This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
</div></div><div><div>If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Tim East at Tim.east@ky.gov.
</div></div><div><div>An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D</div></div></div></div><div></div>

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