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Correctional Officer

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay rate: $24.98/hour on w2
United States, Kentucky, La Grange
Apr 23, 2025
Job Title: Correctional Officer Location: La Grange, KY 40031 Duration: Contract 6+ Months Job Mode: On-Site Pay rate: $24.98/hour on w2 without benefits Shift hours: 24/7 On-call position 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. Role & Responsibilities: 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. Additional Information: Required to complete the Client's Training Academy successfully, which entails two weeks of on-the-job training, four weeks of virtual training, and one week of ACT (Aikido Certified Training) at the academy training location (Louisville, Kentucky). Overnight lodging and travel is required for the ACT and provided by the department. Minimum Requirements 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.