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  • Correctional Officer

  • Commonwealth of Kentucky
  • Fredonia, Kentucky 42411 United States View Map

Job DetailsCorrectional 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 hrs/week.Advertisement closes: 7/20/2026 (8:00 PM EDT).Location: 374 New Bethel Church Road, Fredonia, KY 42411 USA.Hiring Agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections.ResponsibilitiesMaintain control of the institution to provide safety and security of the facility, inmates, staff, and general public by enforcing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Supervise inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation, and work areas.Attend to the medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of the inmates.Inspect and patrol the grounds for contraband, unauthorized personnel, and other security risks.Complete required reports and daily logs.Conduct inmate counts, security rounds, and searches.Ideal CandidateStrong communication skills.Observation skills.Team player.Attention to detail.Ability to work under pressure.RequirementsHigh school graduate.No specific experience, training, or skills required.Must be twenty years of age.Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.For the Department of Juvenile Justice, must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment.Maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the duration of employment.All applicants must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition at the time of employment. Employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.Working Conditions: Hazardous due to working with convicted felons in a state correctional facility or in a juvenile detention facility. May be exposed to hazards associated with operating a motor vehicle while providing transportation services. Probationary Period: 6 months unless otherwise provided by KRS 18A.111.If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Tim East at tim.east@ky.gov .An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job DetailsCorrectional 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 hrs/week.Advertisement closes: 7/20/2026 (8:00 PM EDT).Location: 374 New Bethel Church Road, Fredonia, KY 42411 USA.Hiring Agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections.ResponsibilitiesMaintain control of the institution to provide safety and security of the facility, inmates, staff, and general public by enforcing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Supervise inmate activities in housing units, dining areas, recreation, and work areas.Attend to the medical, visitation, personal property, and recreational needs of the inmates.Inspect and patrol the grounds for contraband, unauthorized personnel, and other security risks.Complete required reports and daily logs.Conduct inmate counts, security rounds, and searches.Ideal CandidateStrong communication skills.Observation skills.Team player.Attention to detail.Ability to work under pressure.RequirementsHigh school graduate.No specific experience, training, or skills required.Must be twenty years of age.Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.For the Department of Juvenile Justice, must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment.Maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the duration of employment.All applicants must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition at the time of employment. Employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.Working Conditions: Hazardous due to working with convicted felons in a state correctional facility or in a juvenile detention facility. May be exposed to hazards associated with operating a motor vehicle while providing transportation services. Probationary Period: 6 months unless otherwise provided by KRS 18A.111.If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Tim East at tim.east@ky.gov .An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D#J-18808-Ljbffr

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