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New Search| Job Category: | Corrections Officer (entry level) |
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| Job Title: | Correctional Officer |
| Hiring Organization: | Kentucky Department of Corrections |
| Salary Range: | $2200/month |
| Closing Date: | 12/31/2017 |
| Job Location: | Kentucky |
| Description: | Stands watch in corridors of buildings, towers and other security posts.
Takes required action during emergencies to prevent escapes and suppress
disorders. Oversees inmates/patients inside and outside of the
institution. Takes periodic counts of inmates/patients. Searches
inmate's/patient's person, mail and quarters for contraband. Oversees work
or recreational activities. Oversees inmates/patients during bathing and
meals. Counsels with inmates/patients on minor adjustment problems and
refers serious problems to proper staff specialists. Supervises
inmates/patients in general housekeeping duties and checks quarters for
health and safety hazards. Issues and keeps records of inmate/patient
clothing and supplies. Makes written reports on violations of
institutional rules. Oversees inmates in preparing and serving food.
Oversees visits with inmates/patients and may search visitors for
contraband. Takes proper care of use of weapons. Transports
inmates/patients to and from other institutions, courts, medical
facilities, funerals and other areas as required. Administers emergency
first aid to patients, residents, visitors and employees when necessary.
Travels in state or out of state to return escapees.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS |
| Special Instructions: | EDUCATION: High school graduate. EXPERIENCE: NONE SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE: EDUCATION: NONE EXPERIENCE: NONE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.) Must be twenty-one years of age. "Upon appointment, employees in this class may be required to maintain a valid driver's license and required to drive a licensed vehicle. This status may be necessary for the length of time in this class. If this is necessary it will be listed in the specific position description for that position. Applicants and employees in this job title may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check. Applicants and employees in positions which perform job duties that may require contact with offenders in the custody or supervision of the Department of Corrections or with youth in the care, custody, or supervision of the Department of Juvenile Justice must meet qualifications pursuant to the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act, 28 C.F.R.115.17 and 115.317." APPLY ONLINE AT HTTP://CAREERS.KY.GOV |
| Additional Online Information: | http://careers.ky.gov |
| Contact Information: | Teresa Harris HR Manager PO Box 2400 Frankfort, Kentucky United States 502-564-4636 502-564-3571 Click to email |
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