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:

• High school graduate .

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.

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