Commonwealth of Kentucky

Correctional Sergeant

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  $43k/yr  •  Central City, KY / Central City, AZ (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

 

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6/23/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

2602979

Correctional Sergeant

Pay Grade
11

Salary

$43,046.16 Annually

Employment Type

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

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

1200 River Road
Central City, KY 42330 USA

Description

Creating a Better, Safer Kentucky

Do you want to advance your career in Criminal Justice? Look no further! The Kentucky Department of
Corrections is seeking applicants who are up for a new challenge. The Correctional Sergeant is essential to
the operation of a correctional institution. Providing training and direction to Correctional Officers and
inmates by utilizing experience with custody, security, and safety measures.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Supervises correctional officers in maintaining custody and control of inmates
  • Supervises and conducts periodic inmate counts
  • Conducts searches of inmate persons, packages, and cells for contraband
  • Responds appropriately in emergency situations
  • Completes investigations to include disciplinary reports, grievances, theft reports, or any other
    investigation assigned
  • Ensures reports are completed in a timely manner
  • Completes evaluations on employees

The ideal candidate for this position will have strong observation skills, strong communication skills,
leadership abilities, ability to work under pressure, establish teamwork, and possess decision-making skills.

All applicants must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of
firearms and ammunition at the time of employment.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to
other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.

If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for
additional information.

Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Must have one year of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders, or in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program or any combination of the above.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
An Associate's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related field will substitute for six months of the required experience. A bachelor's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related major field will substitute for the year of required experience. For the Department of Juvenile Justice, successful completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy or equivalent training program approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
Must be twenty-one years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. For the Department of Juvenile Justice, must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice 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. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work environment is hazardous due to working in a state correctional facility with convicted felons or in a juvenile detention facility. May be exposed to hazards and dangers associated with operating a motor vehicle when providing transportation.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Vicki Allen at Vicki.Allen@ky.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfort, Kentucky
Year Founded
1792
Website
kentucky.gov
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