Correctional Officer Job at Commonwealth of Kentucky, Fredonia, KY

  • Commonwealth of Kentucky
  • Fredonia, KY

Job Description

Advertisement Closes 10/5/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2605102 Correctional Officer Pay Grade 10 Salary $39,127.68 Annually Locality Premium – $5.23 per hour Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections Location 374 New Bethel Church Road Fredonia, KY 42411 USA Description Creating a better, safer Kentucky. Do you want to kick-start your career in Criminal Justice? Look no further! The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking motivated individuals who are up for the challenge. Correctional Officers fill a critical role within correctional institutions by working together as a team to maintain safety and control of offenders. Responsibilities 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. Supervises inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation and work areas. Attends to the medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of the inmates. Inspects and patrols the grounds for contraband, unauthorized personnel, and for other security risks. Completes required reports and daily logs. Conducts inmate counts, security rounds, and searches. Skills and abilities include, but are not limited to: Strong communication skills Observation skills Be a team player Attention to detail Ability to work under pressure All applicants must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition at the time of employment. 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. 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). 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: Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: High school graduate. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be twenty years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. For the Department of Juvenile Justice, must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials. Working Conditions Work environment is hazardous due to working in a state correctional facility with convicted felons or in a juvenile detention facility. May be exposed to hazards and dangers associated with operating a motor vehicle while providing transportation services. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Tim East at Tim.East@ky.gov . An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Shift work, Weekend work

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