Job Description
Join Louisville Metro's elite corrections team and serve your community with pride! We're seeking dedicated Weekend Correctional Officers to maintain safety and order in our state-of-the-art facility. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a schedule that prioritizes work-life balance with Saturday/Sunday shifts. Perfect for professionals seeking rewarding public service without weekday commitments.
Why Louisville Metro?
- Competitive salary with advancement opportunities
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- Paid training and certification programs
- Recognition programs for exemplary service
Responsibilities
- Monitor and supervise inmate activities to ensure facility security
- Conduct regular perimeter checks and security rounds
- Enforce institutional rules and regulations consistently
- Respond to emergencies and incidents with appropriate protocols
- Document incidents and maintain accurate shift reports
- Assist in inmate rehabilitation programs as assigned
- Collaborate with law enforcement during transport operations
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Valid driver's license with clean record
- Pass background check, drug screen, and physical fitness test
- Basic certification in CPR/First Aid preferred
- Experience in security, military, or law enforcement preferred
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
- Strong conflict resolution and de-escalation skills