Correctional Officer jobs in Louisville, KY
Correctional Officer enforces rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility. Presides over prisoners awaiting trial or those who have been convicted of a crime. Being a Correctional Officer oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Additionally, Correctional Officer documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Correctional Officer possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Correctional Officer
- Kentucky Department Of Corrections
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Pewee Valley, KY
FULL_TIME
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Advertisement Closes6/24/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)23-05205Correctional OfficerPay Grade10Salary$33,000.00
Locality Premium –$5.23 per hour
Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour
Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour
Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hourEmployment TypeEXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WKHiring AgencyJustice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of CorrectionsLocationKentucky Correctional Institution for Women
3000 Ash Ave
Pewee Valley, KY 40056 USADescriptionAre you ready to Brave the Challenge?
Do you want to kick-start your career in Criminal Justice? Look no further! The Kentucky Department of Corrections is - Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women 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.
- Strong communication skills
- Observation skills
- Be a team player
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
Minimum RequirementsEDUCATION: 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 ConditionsWork 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 PeriodThis 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 Rebecca Poe at Rebecca.Poe@ky.govAn Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D - 22 Days Ago
Correctional Officer
- Kentucky Department Of Corrections
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Lagrange, KY
FULL_TIME
- Advertisement Closes 5/30/2023 (8:00 PM EDT) 23-04259 Correctional Officer Pay Grade 10 Salary $33,000.00 Locality Premium –$5.23 per hour Shift Premium - $2.13 per hour Weekend Premium - $2.13 per ho...
- 22 Days Ago
Correctional Officer
- Warren County Regional Jail
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Bowling Green, KY
FULL_TIME
- The mission of the Warren County Regional Jail is to provide a safe and well maintained atmosphere while also providing for the care and custody of those incarcerated. We strive to be firm, fair, and ...
- 9 Days Ago
Correctional Officer
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet
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La Grange, KY
FULL_TIME
- Advertisement Closes 4 / 2 / 2024 (8 : 00 PM EDT) 24-01962 Correctional Officer Pay Grade10 Salary $39, Annually Locality Premium $ per hour Shift Premium - $ per hour Weekend and Holiday Premium - $ ...
- 24 Days Ago
Correctional Officer
- kypersonnelcabinet
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La Grange, KY
FULL_TIME
- Correctional Officer54527300415383004154030041542
- 1 Month Ago
Correctional Officer
- Commonwealth of Kentucky
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Pewee Valley, KY
FULL_TIME
- Advertisement Closes 3/11/2024 (7:00 PM EST) req59278 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...
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Correctional Officer
- Malone Workforce Solutions- Louisville East
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La Grange, KY
- Job Description Job Description Are you looking for a new career with great benefits? Malone Workforce Solutions is hiri...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Archaeological Principal Investigator
- Metric Environmental
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Louisville, KY
- Job Description Job Description Job Summary The role of the Project Archaeologist/Archaeological Principal Investigator ...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
ER Tech, Emergency Services, 7p-7a
- Norton Healthcare
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Louisville, KY
- 04 - Production Cell Leader 4Req ID: 118575Remote Position: NoHiring Manager: Orlando Balanay BrunoBand: 04Region: Ameri...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
ER Tech, Emergency Services, 7p-7a
- Norton Healthcare
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Louisville, KY
- Responsibilities The Emergency Room (ER) Tech provides basic patient care under the direction of licensed nursing and/or...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
CAT Scanner Technologist, Norton Medical Center - Jeffersonville Commons, Emergency Services, 7p-7a
- Norton Healthcare
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Jeffersonville, IN
- Responsibilities The CAT Scanner Technologist utilizes imaging, computer and other equipment as appropriate to produce a...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Kosovo Armed Guard (Overseas)
- ContinuityGS
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Louisville, KY
- Location: Camp Bondsteel Pristina, Kosovo Benefits: First Year Completion Bonus Sign on Bonus Continuity Global Solution...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
SIU/WC Investigator -Remote
- Command Investigations
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Louisville, KY
- Seeking experienced Claims/SIU and/or Workers' Comp. Investigators for Insurance Investigations that include Recorded St...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
CAT Scanner Technologist, Norton Medical Center - Jeffersonville Commons, Emergency Services, Nights
- Norton Healthcare
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Jeffersonville, IN
- Responsibilities The CAT Scanner Technologist utilizes imaging, computer and other equipment as appropriate to produce a...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville and Jefferson County have a combined area of 397.68 square miles (1,030.0 km2), of which 380.46 square miles (985.4 km2) is land and 17.23 square miles (44.6 km2) (4.33%) is covered by water.
Louisville is southeasterly situated along the border between Kentucky and Indiana, the Ohio River, in north-central Kentucky at the Falls of the Ohio. Although situated in a Southern state, Louisville is influenced by both Southern and Midwestern culture. It is sometimes referred to as either one of the northernmost Southern cities or as one of the southernmost Northern cities in the United St...
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Income Estimation for Correctional Officer jobs
$42,700 to $53,219
Louisville, Kentucky area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago
were up 1.2% from a year ago
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