sergeant of corrections

Georgia Department of Corrections

<div><div><div><div><div><b>JOB CODE</b></div> <div><b>TITLE</b></div> <div><b>POSITION #</b></div> <div><b>POSITION</b></div> <div><b>POSTING</b><br>
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</div><div><div><div>PSP194</div> <div>Correctional Sergeant (CSM)</div> <div>00107967</div> <div>Unclassified</div> <div>04/10/2026</div> <div>04/16/2026</div>
</div><br>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Jobcode:</b></div> <div>PSP194</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Jobtitle:</b></div> <div>Correctional Sergeant (CSM)</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Job Category:</b></div> <div>Corrections</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Entry Salary:</b></div> <div>$63,800.10</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Pay Grade Max:</b></div> <div>$72,300.95</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Minimum
</b><br>
<b>Qualification:</b></div> <div>High school diploma/GED, Georgia P.O.S.T. certification, and eighteen (18) months of experience required at the lower level CSM Correctional Officer 2 (PSP191) or position equivalent.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Preferred
</b><br>
<b>Qualification:</b></div> <div>A minimum of six months of experience participating in offender disciplinary activities within the Georgia Department of Corrections such as serving as an investigator or advocate in the offender disciplinary process. This preferred experience may be included in the eighteen months of full-time experience as a uniformed officer, necessary to meet the minimum qualifications or completion of at least an associate's degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a directly related field. Note: preference will be given to applicants whose full-time experience as a uniformed officer in a correctional setting was obtained with the Georgia Department of Corrections.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Note:</b></div>
</div><br>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Location Name:</b></div> <div>Hancock State Prison
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Address1:</b></div> <div>701 Prison Boulevard
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Address2:</b></div> <div>P.O. Box 339
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>City:</b></div> <div>Sparta </div><div><b>Zipcode:</b></div> <div>31087
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>County:</b></div> <div>HANCOCK COUNTY<br>
</div></div><br>
</div></div><br>
<div><div><div><div><b>Contact Name:</b></div> <div>Glenda McCrary
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Contact Phone#:</b></div> <div>706-444-1005
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Contact Email ID:</b></div> <div>glenda.mccrary@gdc.ga.gov
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Comments:</b></div> <div>Please submit a completed State of Georgia application with detailed work history as well as dates of employment along with supporting documentation by email or fax. Must have passing/active Sergeant Assessment scores. Position numbers: 00108075, 00113754, 00115587, 00115588 as well. Open to GDC Employees ONLY</div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Correctional Sergeant (CSM)

<div><div><div><div><div><b>JOB CODE</b></div> <div><b>TITLE</b></div> <div><b>POSITION #</b></div> <div><b>POSITION</b></div> <div><b>POSTING</b><br>
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</div><div><div><div>PSP064</div> <div>Correctional Sergeant</div> <div>00195072</div> <div>Unclassified</div> <div>04/10/2026</div> <div>04/23/2026</div>
</div><br>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Jobcode:</b></div> <div>PSP064</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Jobtitle:</b></div> <div>Correctional Sergeant</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Job Category:</b></div> <div>Corrections</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Entry Salary:</b></div> <div>$58,297.05</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Pay Grade Max:</b></div> <div>$67,051.77</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Minimum
</b><br>
<b>Qualification:</b></div> <div>High school diploma/GED, Georgia P.O.S.T. certification, and eighteen (18) months of experience required at the lower-level Correctional Officer 2 (PSP061) or position equivalent.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Preferred
</b><br>
<b>Qualification:</b></div> <div>A minimum of six months of experience participating in offender disciplinary activities within the Georgia Department of Corrections such as serving as an investigator or advocate in the offender disciplinary process. This preferred experience may be included in the eighteen months of full-time experience as a uniformed officer, necessary to meet the minimum qualifications or completion of at least an associate's degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a directly related field. Note: preference will be given to applicants whose full-time experience as a uniformed officer in a correctional setting was obtained with the Georgia Department of Corrections.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Note:</b></div>
</div><br>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Location Name:</b></div> <div>Rutledge State Prison
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Address1:</b></div> <div>7175 Manor Road
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Address2:</b></div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div><b>City:</b></div> <div>Columbus </div><div><b>Zipcode:</b></div> <div>31907
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>County:</b></div> <div>MUSCOGEE COUNTY<br>
</div></div><br>
</div></div><br>
<div><div><div><div><b>Contact Name:</b></div> <div>Mary E. Roth
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Contact Phone#:</b></div> <div>706-565-3401
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Contact Email ID:</b></div> <div>mary.roth@gdc.ga.gov
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Comments:</b></div> <div>This position is for GDC employees only, that have past the Sergeants Assessment and have been a CO for at least 18 months. This posting is also for position numbers 00108746, 00108739, &amp; 00108704</div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Correctional Sergeant

<div><div><div><div><div><b>JOB CODE</b></div> <div><b>TITLE</b></div> <div><b>POSITION #</b></div> <div><b>POSITION</b></div> <div><b>POSTING</b><br>
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</div><div><div><div>PSP064</div> <div>Correctional Sergeant</div> <div>00112552</div> <div>Unclassified</div> <div>05/07/2026</div> <div>05/21/2026</div>
</div><br>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Jobcode:</b></div> <div>PSP064</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Jobtitle:</b></div> <div>Correctional Sergeant</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Job Category:</b></div> <div>Corrections</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Entry Salary:</b></div> <div>$58,297.05</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Pay Grade Max:</b></div> <div>$67,051.77</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Minimum
</b><br>
<b>Qualification:</b></div> <div>High school diploma/GED, Georgia P.O.S.T. certification, and eighteen (18) months of experience required at the lower-level Correctional Officer 2 (PSP061) or position equivalent.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Preferred
</b><br>
<b>Qualification:</b></div> <div>A minimum of six months of experience participating in offender disciplinary activities within the Georgia Department of Corrections such as serving as an investigator or advocate in the offender disciplinary process. This preferred experience may be included in the eighteen months of full-time experience as a uniformed officer, necessary to meet the minimum qualifications or completion of at least an associate's degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a directly related field. Note: preference will be given to applicants whose full-time experience as a uniformed officer in a correctional setting was obtained with the Georgia Department of Corrections.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Note:</b></div>
</div><br>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Location Name:</b></div> <div>Dodge State Prison
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Address1:</b></div> <div>2971 Old Bethel Road
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Address2:</b></div> <div>P.O. Box 276
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>City:</b></div> <div>Chester </div><div><b>Zipcode:</b></div> <div>31012
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>County:</b></div> <div>DODGE COUNTY<br>
</div></div><br>
</div></div><br>
<div><div><div><div><b>Contact Name:</b></div> <div>Domonique Wright
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Contact Phone#:</b></div> <div>478-358-7205
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Contact Email ID:</b></div> <div>Domonique.Wright@gdc.ga.gov
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Comments:</b></div> <div>Please read all requirements and complete a state application. Must have taken the Sergeants assessment and passed</div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

<div><div><div><div><div><b>JOB CODE</b></div> <div><b>TITLE</b></div> <div><b>POSITION #</b></div> <div><b>POSITION</b></div> <div><b>POSTING</b><br>
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</div><div><div><div>PSP194</div> <div>Correctional Sergeant (CSM)</div> <div>00106055</div> <div>Unclassified</div> <div>04/10/2026</div> <div>04/19/2026</div>
</div><br>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Jobcode:</b></div> <div>PSP194</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Jobtitle:</b></div> <div>Correctional Sergeant (CSM)</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Job Category:</b></div> <div>Corrections</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Entry Salary:</b></div> <div>$63,800.10</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Pay Grade Max:</b></div> <div>$72,300.95</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Minimum
</b><br>
<b>Qualification:</b></div> <div>High school diploma/GED, Georgia P.O.S.T. certification, and eighteen (18) months of experience required at the lower level CSM Correctional Officer 2 (PSP191) or position equivalent.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Preferred
</b><br>
<b>Qualification:</b></div> <div>A minimum of six months of experience participating in offender disciplinary activities within the Georgia Department of Corrections such as serving as an investigator or advocate in the offender disciplinary process. This preferred experience may be included in the eighteen months of full-time experience as a uniformed officer, necessary to meet the minimum qualifications or completion of at least an associate's degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a directly related field. Note: preference will be given to applicants whose full-time experience as a uniformed officer in a correctional setting was obtained with the Georgia Department of Corrections.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Note:</b></div>
</div><br>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Location Name:</b></div> <div>Central Office
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Address1:</b></div> <div>Gibson Hall, 2nd Floor
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Address2:</b></div> <div>PO Box 1529
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>City:</b></div> <div>Forsyth </div><div><b>Zipcode:</b></div> <div>31029
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>County:</b></div> <div>MONROE COUNTY<br>
</div></div><br>
</div></div><br>
<div><div><div><div><b>Contact Name:</b></div> <div>Mirran Brown
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Contact Phone#:</b></div> <div>478-335-3952
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Contact Email ID:</b></div> <div>mirran.brown@gdc.ga.gov
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Comments:</b></div> <div>This is an Interdiction Response Team (IRT) position. This is open for GDC employees only. Position is located in the North Region. Please submit a State of GA application with detailed work history as well as dates of employment, along with any supporting documentation to the fax or email provided. Resumes are welcome but will not be used in lieu of an application</div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Florida Department of Corrections

<div><p>Requisition No: 873792</p>
<p>
Agency: Department of Corrections</p>
<p>
Working Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70045472</p>
<p>
 Pay Plan: Career Service</p>
<p>
Position Number: 70045472</p>
<p>
Salary: $51,846.08 (Minimum Annually)</p>
<p>
Posting Closing Date: 04/17/2026</p>
<p><b>
Total Compensation Estimator </b><b>Tool</b></p><p><b>
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS</b></p>
<div><b>
Facility: Charlotte Correctional Institution</b></div>
<p>
This is an internal promotional opportunity only. Only current FDC employees will be considered.
</p><p>Salary will be determined in accordance with current pay procedures.</p>
<p><b>
Correctional Officer Sergeant vacancy located at:</b><b>
</b></p><p><b>Charlotte Correctional Institution</b></p>
<p><b>
Punta Gorda, Florida (Charlotte County)</b></p>
<p>
Employees interested in this promotional opportunity <b>must</b> apply for this vacancy using the People First system. No paper applications will be accepted.
</p><p>Applications will be accepted electronically until 11:59 pm ET on the closing date.
</p><p>Applicants are responsible for providing the following information on their applicant profile: <b>current employment, previous employment, training, and education</b>.</p>
<p>
Incomplete profiles <b>will not</b> be considered.</p>
<p><b>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b>:</p>
<ul>
<li>Must be at least 18 years of age,</li>
<li>Be a citizen of the United States,</li>
<li>Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent,</li>
<li>Must have completed the basic recruit training course for correctional officers and have one year of experience as a certified officer with the State of Florida,</li>
<li>Must not have received a suspension within the past 12 months,</li>
<li>Must not have received an involuntary demotion within the past 24 months,</li>
<li>Must not have received less than a 3.00 rating on a performance evaluation within the past 3 fiscal years.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b>:</p>
<p>
This Correctional Officer Sergeant position is located at Charlotte Correctional Institution. The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, Florida Administrative Code.
</p><p>Duties include but are not limited to the following:
</p><div>Supervises male or female inmates commensurate with the level of risk they present. Manages inmate housing areas, enforces rules and sanitation standards. Transports inmates using approved restraints and observing relevant laws, policies and procedures. Conducts accurate head counts, maintains custody and control over inmates at appointments outside the secured perimeter and escorts inmates within the secured perimeter. Inventories personal property of inmates and issues receipts.</div><br>
<div>
</div><div>Performs crisis intervention functions to include, but not limited to, subduing or restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, and preventing escapes, using approved deadly or non-deadly force, restraints or other approved methods. Required to wear body armor and use weapons.</div><br>
<div>
</div><div>Maintains facility security. This includes performing searches of inmates and other persons. This includes the visual inspection of body cavities and possible exposure to body fluids. Responsible for checking inmate mail and/or packages for contraband. Observes inmate behavior to identify inmates exhibiting mental or emotional disorders. Uses counseling techniques or referral action, as outlined in written policies or guidelines. Conducts inspections and visual and audio surveillance of persons, property, vehicles, building and outdoor areas. Physically checks doors, windows, gates, barred sections, fences and other areas to ensure proper security.</div><br>
<div>
</div><div>Provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents to include but not limited to, CPR, first aid, apprehension of escaping or escaped inmates, implementation of evacuation procedures, provides security of inmates and/or areas in accordance with the emergency situation.</div><br>
<div>
</div><div>Directs Correctional Officers in supervising inmates in housing units and those segregated for administrative or punitive measures. Directs Correctional Officers in checking inmate mail for possible contraband, and in supervising inmates working on work details both inside and outside the fenced perimeter. Directs Correctional Officers in maintaining master inmate location counts and directs the entire operation of the Control Room or the Main Gate. Ensures that all transportation permits are completed accurately and signed by the appropriate authority. Directs Officers in preparing reports such as special progress, minor work, disciplinary and/or incident reports.</div><br>
<div>
</div><div>Attends mandatory and other training as required.</div><br>
<div>
</div><div>Performs other related duties as required.
</div><p><b>If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact SSU Promotions at 850-717-3771.</b></p>
<div><b>
If you are experiencing technical difficulties applying online, please contact the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287</b>.
</div><p>Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.</p>
<p>
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.</p>
<p><b>
VETERANS&rsquo; PREFERENCE. </b>Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans&rsquo; Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans&rsquo; Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans&rsquo; Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.</p></div>

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT

Commonwealth of Kentucky

<div></div><div><div><div><div>Advertisement Closes
</div><div>4/16/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
</div></div><div><div>26-01761
</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>
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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-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>

<div></div><div><div><div><div>Advertisement Closes
</div><div>4/16/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
</div></div><div><div>26-01760
</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>590 Columbia Street<br>
Newport, KY 41071 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>
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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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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>
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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>
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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 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>
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<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>
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<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>
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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-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 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>

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