Job Description
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Job Title: Security Officer / Correctional Officer
Location: La Grange, KY 40031
Job Type: 6+ Months
Job Mode: On-Site
Hiring Time: ASAP
Scope of work:
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 .
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provides transportation to youth detained to Client.
- 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 Client policies.
- Transports Client juveniles to and from medical and court appointments and 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.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
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 client, must complete the Client’s 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.
Job Tags
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