Correctional Officer Job at State of Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet Department..., Lexington, KY

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  • State of Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet Department...
  • Lexington, KY

Job Description

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11/26/2025 (7:00 PM EST)

25-06896

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

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

3111 Spurr Road
Lexington, KY 40511 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 include, but are not limited to the following:

  • 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.
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
  • Strong communication skills
  • Observation skills
  • Be a team player
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure
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 Shayla Durham at Shayla.Durham@ky.gov.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Shift work, Weekend work,

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