Overview
Correctional Officer Jobs in Paducah, USA at Commonwealth of Kentucky
Overview
Correctional Officer – Pay Grade 10. Salary: $39,127.68 Annually plus locality premium and shift, weekend and holiday premiums.
Employment Type:
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK.
Location:
500 County Park Road, Paducah, KY 42001 USA. Final date to receive applications 5/10/2026 (8:00 PM EDT). Hiring Agency:
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice.
For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: (Use the “Apply for this Job” box below)./
Responsibilities
- Maintains custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting or performs related special assignments.
- At beginning level, supervises and monitors activities of detained juveniles; maintains a safe and secure atmosphere for juveniles in a detention center.
- Takes required actions during emergency situations and stands watch in each unit.
- Assists juveniles in interpersonal skill development.
- Provides support services for routine maintenance; checks premises and ensures safety of juveniles; attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings.
- Maintains the booking program to record youth s daily behaviors and interactions between courts and family visits to document disturbances and other unusual events of behavior.
- Oversees the juveniles during program functions at the detention centers.
- Completes incident reports and other documentation as needed according to detention center rules; assists juveniles in complaint procedures.
- Attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings as required.
- Transports juveniles as needed.
Additional Information
- This position is deemed essential and has been designated for mandatory operations by the Appointing Authority; therefore, the incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave.
- May be required to work overtime and any shift as needed and directed.
- Required to successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy; which entails two weeks on the job training, four weeks (Monday – Friday) at the academy training location (Louisville, Kentucky). Overnight lodging and travel is required for the ACT and provided by the department.
- Applicants required to successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. The cost of the physical examination will be billed through the employee’s health insurance; however, any applicable co-pays will be reimbursed by the department.
This position has an approved Locality Premium of $5.228, based on the organizational structure and work county it is currently assigned to, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).
This job classification is approved for the following shift premiums, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(2), which are applied to the base salary:
- Shift Premium – $2.13 per hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
- Shift Premium – $1.13 per hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.
- Weekend Premium – $2.13 per hour
- Holiday Premium – $2.13 per hour
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR
SKILLS:
NONE
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EXPERIENCE:
NONE
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EDUCATION:
NONE
Special Requirements
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 Conditions
Work 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 Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
Contact
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Bryon Jasis is or .
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Title: Correctional Officer
Company: Commonwealth of Kentucky
Location: Paducah, USA
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