juvenile justice officer

Commonwealth of Kentucky

<div></div><div><div><div><div>Advertisement Closes
</div><div>4/16/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
</div></div><div><div>26-01758
</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 per hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
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Shift Premium - $1.13 per 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
</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 Juvenile Justice
</div></div><div><div>Location
</div><div>590 Columbia Street<br>
Newport, KY 41071 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>
<br>
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>
<br>
For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov/<br>
<br>
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>
<br>
Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other 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 for additional information.<br>
<br>
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>Applicants are required to successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. The cost of the physical examination will be billed through the employee&rsquo;s health insurance; however, any applicable co-pays will be reimbursed by the department. For additional information, please contact the program&rsquo;s administrative staff.</li></ul>
This position has an approved Locality Premium of $5.228, based on the organizational structure and work county it is currently assigned to, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).<br>
<br>
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 an hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
</li><li>Shift Premium $1.13 an hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.
</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>
<br>
<div><b>EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:</b> NONE</div><br>
<br>
<div><b>Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:</b> NONE</div><br>
<br>
<div><b>Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:</b> NONE</div><br>
<br>
<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 Jessica Johnson at jessical.johnson@ky.gov or 859-292-6371.
</div></div><div><div>An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D</div></div></div></div><div></div>

Correctional Officer

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</div><div>4/16/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
</div></div><div><div>26-01761
</div><div>Correctional Sergeant
</div></div><div><div><div>Pay Grade</div>
<div>11</div>
</div></div><div><div>Salary
</div><div>$43,046.16 Annually<br>
<br>
Locality Premium &ndash; $5.228 per hour
<br>
Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
<br>
Shift Premium - $1.13 per hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.
<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 Juvenile Justice
</div></div><div><div>Location
</div><div>3475 Spurr Road<br>
Lexington, KY 40511 USA
</div></div><div><div>Description
</div><div>The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) 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>
<br>
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>
<br>
For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov/<br>
<br>
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>
<br>
Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other 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 for additional information.<br>
<br>
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
<ul><li>Has functional supervision over and coordinates the work of employees or inmates for a specialized program or detail.
</li><li>Performs custodial security functions.
</li><li>Supervises and monitors activities of DJJ juveniles; assists juveniles in interpersonal skill development.
</li><li>Supervise Correctional Officers. Completes evaluations and approves time and attendance.
</li><li>Maintains shift logs on juvenile's activities and notifies supervisors of issues; completes incident reports as needed; assists juveniles in complaint procedures.
</li><li>Provides support services for routine maintenance, etc.; checks premises and ensures the safety of juveniles; attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings.
</li><li>Assists in group counseling sessions and assignments.
</li><li>Transports juveniles to off campus outings, appointments, etc.
</li><li>Be able to exert physical effort in the proper restraint of residents based on behavior.
</li><li>May perform other physical efforts in assisting youth with recreational and work related projects.</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></ul>
This position has an approved Locality Premium of $5.228, based on the organizational structure and work county it is currently assigned to, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).<br>
<br>
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 an hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
</li><li>Shift Premium $1.13 an hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.
</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>
<br>
<div><b>EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:</b> Must have one year of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders, or in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program or any combination of the above.</div><br>
<br>
<div><b>Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:</b> An Associate's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related field will substitute for six months of the required experience. A bachelor's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related major field will substitute for the year of required experience. For the Department of Juvenile Justice, successful completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy or equivalent training program approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice will substitute for one year of the required experience.</div><br>
<br>
<div><b>Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:</b> NONE</div><br>
<br>
<div><b>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):</b> Must be twenty-one 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 when providing transportation.
</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 Donty Lear at donty.lear@ky.gov or 859-246-2806.
</div></div><div><div>An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D</div></div></div></div><div></div>

Correctional Sergeant

<div></div><div><div><div><div>Advertisement Closes
</div><div>4/16/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
</div></div><div><div>26-01754
</div><div>Correctional Lieutenant
</div></div><div><div><div>Pay Grade</div>
<div>12</div>
</div></div><div><div>Salary
</div><div>$47,346.72 Annually<br>
<br>
Locality Premium &ndash; $5.228 per hour
<br>
Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
<br>
Shift Premium - $1.13 per hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.
<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 Juvenile Justice
</div></div><div><div>Location
</div><div>3475 Spurr Road<br>
Lexington, KY 40511 USA
</div></div><div><div>Description
</div><div>The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) 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>
<br>
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>
<br>
For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov/<br>
<br>
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>
<br>
Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other 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 for additional information.<br>
<br>
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
<ul><li>Have experience working in transportation.
</li><li>Maintains custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting. Provides transportation to youth detained to DJJ. Escorts juveniles between various institutional areas. Takes appropriate action during emergencies to prevent escapes and suppress disorder. Supervise Correctional Officers. Completes evaluations and approves time and attendance.
</li><li>Completes transportation requests providing services in the most efficient manner. Performs counts and/or wellness checks for juveniles. Monitors individuals entering and leaving institutional grounds. Maintains approved physical restraint technique certifications as required by DJJ policies.
</li><li>Transports DJJ juveniles to and from medical and court appointments as well as placements in other facilities. Uses mechanical and safety restraints when needed.
</li><li>Provides support services to youth and their families, such as de-escalating youth and information families about facilities, residential and private.
</li><li>Maintains appropriate logs and reports as needed and ensures proper and timely maintenance on automobiles assigned to the unit. Maintains documentation on other vehicles used.
</li><li>Communicates with detention facilities statewide and other law enforcement agencies regarding youth behavior. Attends meetings and trainings as required.</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>Applicants are required to successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. The cost of the physical examination will be billed through the employee&rsquo;s health insurance; however, any applicable co-pays will be reimbursed by the department. For additional information, please contact the program&rsquo;s administrative staff.</li></ul>
This position has an approved Locality Premium of $5.228, based on the organizational structure and work county it is currently assigned to, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).<br>
<br>
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 an hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
</li><li>Shift Premium $1.13 an hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.
</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>
<br>
<div><b>EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:</b> Must have two years of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice. social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders or in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program or any combination of the above.</div><br>
<br>
<div><b>Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:</b> An Associate's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related field will substitute for six months of the required experience. A bachelor's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related major field will substitute for one year of required experience. For the Department of Juvenile Justice, successful completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy or equivalent training program approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice will substitute for one year of the required experience.</div><br>
<br>
<div><b>Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:</b> NONE</div><br>
<br>
<div><b>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):</b> Must be twenty-one 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 Donty Lear at donty.lear@ky.gov or 859-246-2806.
</div></div><div><div>An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D</div></div></div></div><div></div>

Correctional Lieutenant

Dallas County

JOB DESCRIPTION
<br>Primarily responsible for the supervision of juveniles certified as adults and pending trial who will be housed in the Juvenile Detention Facilities pursuant to further orders of the court or in some instances a certified juvenile may be transferred to an Adult Detention facility by order of the court.
<br>RESPONSIBILITIES
<br>1. Provides direct day-to-day supervision to juveniles in a 24-hour detention/jail facility in manner that ensures the health, safety and welfare of each youth.
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2. Provides intervention techniques to all juveniles to promote and increase personal awareness of responsibilities and alternatives.
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3. Provides critical sound judgment and decisions during crisis or potentially dangerous situations, conducts crisis intervention, and notifies the supervisor of concerns.
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4. Disciplines juveniles by enforcing the rules of the facility/jail, monitors behavior and other specific information and forwards to appropriate personnel. Accurately documents juveniles’ behavior and activities in observation logs and incident reports.
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5.Enters data into AIS–adult system as well as coordinating hearings in the adult court, communicates with clerks of the courts, and possibly District Attorney and Public Defenders.
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6. Serves as back-up to staff and assumes all duties as necessary, i.e., administering medications, transporting youths to appointments, processing intake assessments or discharges, and disciplining youths. Must be physically able to perform “handling with care techniques, including takedowns, chasing and restraining youth” as outlined in the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) requirement.
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7. May transports juveniles to and from appointments.
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8. Conducts routine inspections, rounds and drills, which include room checks and pat down searches of juveniles.
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9. Performs other duties as assigned.
<br>QUALIFICATIONS
<br><br>
<b>Education, Experience and Training:</b><br>
Education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminology, Corrections, Counseling, Law, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, Business Management, Public Administration, or in a job related field of study. Two (2) years of work related experience.
<br><br>
<b>Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:</b><br>
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Must be certified as a JSO within 180 days of hire date. Must have current Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification or obtain within 90 days of hire. Must maintain 40 hours of training yearly. Proficiency in using word processing, spreadsheet and database software. Must be certified as required by applicable standards of the facility/department assigned. Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license, with a good driving record. Must pass an extensive background investigation. Mandatory drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment. The employee will also be subject to shift changes based on the needs of the facility.
<br><br>
<ul>
<li>“Position requires working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous/ aggressive acts; should possess a high tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding/stressful work environment.”</li>
<li>An employee may be transferred to another department, shift, location, or facility based on the needs of the Department.</li>
<li>Working in a 24-hour facility may make the employee subject to working mandatory overtime or remaining on duty and working all, or a part of, an additional shift (“double shift”).</li>
<li>The incumbent is / may be considered to be ‘essential personnel’ subject to being held over or called back to a work location or alternate site at all times. When required, you will be notified by your supervisor.</li>
<li>Must pass all portions (physical/written) of the Juvenile Academy to continue employment or all standards related to PREA and Ethics for specific positions.</li>
</ul>
<b>Physical/Environmental Requirements:</b><br>
Works inside a secured facility with potential exposure to hepatitis, tuberculosis, lice and other diseases. Ability to appropriately apply approved physical restraint technique. May be required to utilize vehicle to transport youths.
<br><br>
“Position requires working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous/aggressive acts; should possess a high tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding/stressful work environment.”

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Colorado Department of Human Services

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Department Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>This position is open to current Colorado residents only.</b><br>
</div><div>
Please Note: This posting will be open until filled {and filling multiple vacancies}</div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!</i></b></div><div></div><b><br>
Physical Location:</b><br>
13500 E. Fremont Place<br>
Centennial , CO 80112<div></div><div><b><br>
About the Division of Youth Services</b>:</div><div>
The mission of the Division of Youth Services (DYS) is to protect, restore and improve public safety utilizing a continuum of care that provides effective supervision, promotes accountability to victims and communities, and helps youth lead constructive lives through positive youth development. The strategic goal of DYS <i>is to operate healthy trauma-responsive organizational environments as demonstrated through prosocial, safe, and non-violent interactions.</i></div><div></div><div><br>
DYS provides a continuum of services that encompass juvenile detention, assessment, commitment and parole. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates 15 secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of the Colorado Youth Detention Continuum; a State-funded, locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice system. In addition to residential programming, the Division administers juvenile parole services throughout the State. We have many opportunities within DYS to positively impact youth and families.</div><br>
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We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in the State of Colorado at: https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys<div><br>
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description of Job</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>WE WANT TO HIRE YOU IF:</div><ul><li><div>
You have a passion for youth and a desire to improve your community</div></li><li><div>
You love learning new skills and teaching them to others</div></li><li><div>
You desire a job that teaches you what safe supervision is all about &ndash; physical, social, psychological, and moral</div></li><li><div>
You thrive on developing healthy relationships, professionalism, and teamwork</div></li></ul><div></div><b><br>
About the position:</b><br>
This position is a direct care/essential role that provides direct and engaging supervision of Youth in DYS State Operated Secure Facilities. Specific duties and expectations are: Safety/Security, Youth Center Programming, Documentation/Recording and Reporting, Training, and Organizational Accountability. Positions may be required to work overtime on a rotating basis, based on business needs.<br>
<br>
<b>Duties Include but are not limited to the following:</b><div></div><div><b><br>
Safety/Security</b>. Work involves providing direct care, safety, security, and supervision of adjudicated and/or pre-adjudicated youth in a secure setting. Monitor, participate, support, and enforce behavioral management plans for individual youth as directed (e.g. Behavioral Contracts, Individual Growth and Change Plans). Duties include supervision of youth or group of youth, supervision of daily activities, youth orientation, intervention in crisis situations, non-escalation, de-escalation, use of physical response/restraint in emergency situations, debriefing of all incidents, and conducting searches.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Youth Center Programming</b>. Actively and with positive engagement, implement and follow the Youth Center&rsquo;s behavioral management program, teach, coach, and redirect youth within the program. Support DYS initiatives and strategies as they relate to youth programming and crisis intervention.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Documentation/Recording and Reporting</b>. Document observations of youth behavior and response to program(s) and document all unit activities and required information in appropriate logs and records systems. Document all youth group activities in appropriate database systems.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Organizational Accountability. </b>Through all communications and behaviors demonstrate, support, and contribute to a healthy, positive, and respectful cultural climate throughout the Youth Center by adhering to our organizational values of Nonviolence, Open Communication, Social Responsibility, Growth and Change, Social Learning, Democracy, and Emotional Intelligence. Requirement to adhere to the CDHS Code of Conduct, DYS Compliance Review Standards, and CDHS and DYS policies. Success will come through the development of healthy, positive relationships supported by creating a trauma responsive environment.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Training.</b> Complete DYS Pre-Service training academy, Youth Center training, and orientation process as a new employee. Some travel may be required. Complete all assigned online training, and maintain and support the Division&rsquo;s prevailing behavior management and intervention strategies. Training will help you learn problem-solving, the development of relationships with youth grounded in solid boundaries, how to teach skills to youth to decrease further risk and need, and a better understanding of trauma, behavioral health, and high-risk behavior.</div><div><b><br>
Other Duties as Assigned</b></div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment &amp; Appeal Rights</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.</div><div></div><div><br>
*** Please read the entire job announcement and follow all of the instructions prior to completing the application. You must provide documentation to be given credit for it. There will be no exceptions on timelines to provide documentation. All documentation must be uploaded- this is the first evaluation in the selection process***<br>
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<b>Note:</b><br>
Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the examination process. You should ensure that your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum and preferred qualifications, as well as the job duties and the highly desired competencies. Take the time to adequately address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position.<br>
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<b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b><br>
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<b>Education and Experience:</b><br>
High school diploma or General Education Diploma, (GED).<br>
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<b>Substitutions</b>: None<br>
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These positions are not sedentary positions. Employees are typically on their feet during the entire shift. Youth living quarters are located on multiple levels and employees must frequently climb stairs in the performance of job duties. Please take into account your physical ability in relation to the essential job duties when applying for job.<br>
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Employees must also be willing and able to physically intervene with assaultive youth.</div><div><b><br>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></div><ul><li><div><br>
College education in a behavioral health and or juvenile justice-related field.</div></li><li><div>
Experience working with adjudicated and/or detained youth within a secure residential facility and/or a behavioral health setting;</div></li><li><div>
Experience facilitating psychoeducational groups;</div></li><li><div>
Education/experience working with adolescents who have trauma;</div></li><li><div>
Experience working with youth in positive leadership roles, such as mentoring and coaching.</div></li><li><div>
Experience utilizing verbal de-escalation and motivational techniques.</div></li><li><div>
Relevant years of state service experience.</div></li></ul><b><br>
Highly Desirable Competencies</b><ul><li>
Skilled in conflict management.</li><li>
Strong work ethic, integrity, and dependability.</li><li>
Sound judgment and decision-making skills.</li><li>
Self-control, composure, and the ability to manage stressful situations.</li><li>
Ability to verbally communicate clearly and willingness to do so respectfully.</li><li>
Ability to identify and act on changes, inappropriate activity, hazards or potential security breaches and verbally communicate pertinent information.</li><li>
Ability to study information and recount events in a written, factual, concise, and legible method.</li></ul><div><b><br>
Work Environment</b></div><div>
Employees are required to work shift hours. This includes evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may vary between agencies and may include eight (8) hours, ten (10) hours, or twelve (12) hours in duration. Mandatory overtime may be required. Day shift work is not usually available. As a Correctional Youth Security Officer, your position is considered essential and you may be required to report to work during inclement weather.</div><b><br>
Conditions of Employment:</b><br>
<ul><li>
Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence.</li><li>
Must possess a valid, unrestricted Colorado Driver's License</li><li>
Shift Work - subject to assigned Shift</li><li>
Travel- Transportation of youth in state vehicles travel to assigned training and/or alternate work sites.</li><li>
Flu and other state-mandatory vaccinations are required.</li><li>
Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO) and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.</li><li>
Pass CBI and FBI background investigations</li><li>
The Diana Screen&reg;, a sexual risk screening tool, is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Division's decision on whether I am selected.</li><li>
Full Background. CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults &ndash; Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers).</li><li>
Included in the background investigation is a current/previous employer check. Your current and previous employers within the last 10 years must be listed on your application even if the job duties are unrelated to Correctional Youth Security Officer I position. Incomplete employer information (address, phone, supervisor name) or omission of former employers may result in application disqualification.</li><li>
Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO), and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.</li><li>
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant&rsquo;s prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.</li></ul><br>
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APPEAL RIGHTS:</b><div>
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.</div><div><br>
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department&rsquo;s action.</div><div><br>
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>How to Apply</b></div><div><b>
</b><b> </b><b>Need help with your application? Click here.</b></div><div><b>
The Assessment Process</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
For additional recruiting questions, please contact Melissa.L.Lopez@state.co.us</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
About Us:</b></div><div>
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:</div><ul><li><div>
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans</div></li><li><div>
Medical and dental health plans</div></li><li><div>
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account</div></li><li><div>
Paid life insurance</div></li><li><div>
Short- and long-term disability coverage</div></li><li><div>
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave</div></li><li><div>
BenefitHub state employee discount program</div></li><li><div>
Employee Wellness program MotivateMe</div></li><li><div>
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more</div></li><li><p>
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions</p></li></ul><ul><li><br>
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more</li></ul><div>
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.</div><div><b><br>
Our Values:</b></div><p><b>
We believe in a people-first approach: </b>To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans<b>.</b></p><p><b>
Balance creates quality of life: </b>We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.</p><p><b>
We hold ourselves accountable: </b>We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.</p><p><b>
Transparency matters: </b>We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.</p><p><b>
We are ethical: </b>We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.</p><p><b>
Collaboration helps us rise together: </b>We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.</p><p><b><br>
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.</b></p><p><b><br>
ADAA Accommodations:</b></p><p>
CDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment.</p><div>
This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to cdhs_ada@state.co.us.</div><p><b>
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~</b></p><div></div><div><b><br>
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support</b></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Correctional Youth Security Officer I - Marvin W Foote YSC in Centennial

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</div><div>4/16/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
</div></div><div><div>26-01752
</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>3000 Ash Avenue<br>
Pewee Valley, KY 40056 USA
</div></div><div><div>Description
</div><div>Creating a Better, Safer Kentucky<br>
<br>
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. This position is in the new medical institution located in Lexington Kentucky.<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>
Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other 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 for addition-al information.<br>
<br>
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>
<br>
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>
<br>
<div><b>EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:</b> NONE</div><br>
<br>
<div><b>Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:</b> NONE</div><br>
<br>
<div><b>Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:</b> NONE</div><br>
<br>
<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 Becky Poe at Rebecca.Poe@ky.gov.
</div></div><div><div>An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D</div></div></div></div><div></div>

<div></div><div><div><div><div>Advertisement Closes
</div><div>4/16/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
</div></div><div><div>26-01770
</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>3111 Spurr Road<br>
Lexington, KY 40511 USA
</div></div><div><div>Description
</div><div>Creating a Better, Safer Kentucky<br>
<br>
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. This position is in the new medical institution located in Lexington Kentucky.<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>
Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other 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 for addition-al information.<br>
<br>
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>
<br>
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>
<br>
<div><b>EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:</b> NONE</div><br>
<br>
<div><b>Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:</b> NONE</div><br>
<br>
<div><b>Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:</b> NONE</div><br>
<br>
<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 Kasey Schank at Kasey.Schank@ky.gov.
</div></div><div><div>An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D</div></div></div></div><div></div>

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