Correctional Officer

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Final date to receive applications: 3/9/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

Job
-01022

Position:
Correctional Officer

Pay Grade: 10

Salary: $39,127.68 Annually

Locality Premium – $5.228 per hour

Shift Premium – $2.13 per hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.; $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

Employment Type:

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

590 Columbia Street, Newport, KY 41071 USA

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re‑entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life‑changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

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This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self‑discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.

• Provides transportation to youth detained to DJJ. Escorts juveniles between various institutional areas. Maintains custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting. Takes appropriate action during emergencies to prevent escapes and suppress disorder.
• Completes transportation requests providing services in the most efficient manner. Performs counts and/or wellness checks for juveniles. Monitors individuals entering and leaving institutional grounds. Maintains approved physical restraint technique certifications as required by DJJ policies.
• Transports DJJ juveniles to and from medical and court appointments as well as placements in other facilities. Uses mechanical and safety restraints when needed.
• Assists in providing support services to youth and their families, such as de‑escalating youth and informing families about facilities, residential and private.
• Maintains appropriate logs and reports as needed and ensures proper and timely maintenance on automobiles assigned to the unit. Maintains documentation on other vehicles used.
• Communicates with detention facilities statewide and other law enforcement agencies regarding youth behavior. Attends meetings and trainings as required.

• 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.

• Locality Premium – $5.228 per hour
• Shift Premium – $2.13 an hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
• Shift Premium – $1.13 an hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.
• Weekend Premium – $2.13 per hour
• Holiday Premium – $2.13 per hour

Education: High school graduate.

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