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Participates in the academic and physical recruit training programs of the Louisville Metro Corrections Academy
Participates in a battery of exams to determine suitability for the position of Correction Officer
Examples of Duties
UNDER CLOSE SUPERVISION
- Attends classes in personnel procedures, regulations, current laws, the criminal justice system, human behavior and a variety of other topics related to corrections work
- Learns about various operational units to gain familiarity with the functions of the Louisville Metro Corrections Department
- Participates in practical training including firearm usage, defensive tactics, arrest procedures, use of corrections equipment and a variety of other procedures and activities related to corrections work
- Takes tests to measure knowledge gained, evaluates performance and determines progress made
- Participates in physical fitness and strength training
- Performs related work
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
- Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
- Lifts and carries items weighing in excess of 100 pounds in a team setting
- Physically restrains persons in the course of corrections training activities
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or the equivalent
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
- Applicants who have bought or sold marijuana within three years of application, or have bought or sold any controlled substance or narcotic drug without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualified
- Must not have been convicted of a felony or have any criminal action pending against them
- Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basis
- Must submit to a pre-employment drug screening
- Must submit to a pre-employment polygraph test
- Must pass a pre-employment physical, stress and medical examination
- Must wear personal protective equipment as mandated by OSHA
- Must wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA
- Must be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignment
- Must pass an annual tuberculin test
- Must work a varied schedule
- Must not be a current user of illegal drugs
- Must not be prohibited by federal or state law from possessing a firearm
- Must be eligible for certification as a State Peace Officer
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
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