The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice 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.
For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice, please visit:
https://djj.ky.govThis 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:
- Serves as supervisor of institutional operations and supervises a shift in the absence of a Shift
Captain, co-leads group counseling sessions and supervises/monitors activities of juveniles within the
Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
- Supervises and monitors activities of DJJ juveniles; handles routine disciplinary problems and
investigates all unusual occurrences; co-leads group counseling sessions for assigned juveniles.
- Maintains shift logs on juvenile's activities and notifies supervisors of issues; completes incident
reports and other documentation as needed; assists juveniles in complaint procedures.
- Provides guidance and informal counseling to Correctional Officers. Ensures juveniles are aware of their
rights, policies and procedures. Transports juveniles as needed.
- Provides routine building maintenance, housekeeping, etc. and notifies supervisors of corrections
needed.
- Attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings as assigned and directed.
- Perform other physical efforts in assisting youth with recreational and work-related projects.
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.
- This position will receive locality premium pay ($5.228 added to the hourly rate) pursuant to 101 KAR
2:034. The locality premium pay is not considered a raise or part of base pay; rather, it is a temporary
measure being taken by the department to improve recruitment and retention to meet the continuing critical
staffing needs in these counties.
- Additionally, a shift premium of $2.13 an hour has been approved for all correctional series positions
working between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., a $1.13 an hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m., and $2.13 an hour
on weekends and holidays.
