State of Kentucky

Correctional Officer

State of Kentucky
1612 Dawkins Rd, La Grange, KY 40031, USA
Full-Time$30,000/annualEntry LevelHigh school or equivalent
Job Description
  • 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
Where is this job?
This job is located at 1612 Dawkins Rd, La Grange, KY 40031, USA
Job Qualifications

  • Must be twenty-one years of age.

  • The ability to work under pressure

Required Skills

  • Documentation

  • Time Management

  • Conflict Resolution

Soft Skills

  • Adaptable

  • Verbal communication

  • written communication

  • Attention to detail

  • Problem Solving Skills

Additional Information
State of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedApril 17th, 2021
Apply BeforeAugust 19th, 2025
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About State of Kentucky

Kentucky is a southeastern state bounded by the Ohio River in the north and the Appalachian Mountains in the east, with Frankfort the state capital. The state's largest city, Louisville, is home to the Kentucky Derby, the renowned horse race held at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May. The race is preceded by a 2-week festival and celebrated in the Kentucky Derby Museum year-round.

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