Job Description
Join Kentucky's premier public safety agency as a Correctional Officer on our night shift team. Protect our communities by ensuring the secure operation of correctional facilities during critical overnight hours. We offer comprehensive training, competitive benefits, and career advancement opportunities in a mission-driven environment.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary with shift differential for night hours
- Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
- Pension plan with state contributions
- Opportunities for specialization and promotion
Responsibilities
- Monitor inmate activities and maintain facility security during overnight hours
- Conduct regular perimeter and interior security checks
- Respond to emergencies and incidents with de-escalation protocols
- Prepare detailed incident and shift activity reports
- Enforce facility rules and maintain order in housing units
- Operate surveillance systems and access control technology
- Transport inmates as required for medical or legal proceedings
- Participate in emergency response drills and training exercises
Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Valid driver's license with clean record
- U.S. citizenship and Kentucky residency required
- Pass comprehensive background investigation and polygraph
- Successfully complete correctional officer training academy
- Ability to work rotating night shifts (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
- Basic computer skills for report documentation