Job Description

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10/12/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Corrections Training Instructor/Coord I

Pay Grade 14

Salary

$47,012.16 - $70,518.24 Annually

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

Location

8711 La Grange Road, Building D

London, KY 40242 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

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 (DJJ) 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.gov

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.

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.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides research, curriculum development and instruction in correctional security, treatment, legal issues, operations, health and safety areas and other related areas.
• Conducts research and develops instructional materials, lesson plans and other curriculum for Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) training.
• Plans and organizes training events for DJJ staff.
• Provides input into the development of the annual training plans in facilities, calendars and other training documents.
• Provides in-service training and academy training.
• Submits training and progress reports and provides feedback regarding staff training performance.
• Completes all related documentation as required.
• Statewide travel will be required to provide and conduct training.

Additional Information

• Certification will be required and maintained for multiple training courses – this includes behavior management techniques that covers staff self-protection and physical restraint.
• Candidates are required to become Oleoresin Capsicum (OC spray) certified.
• Candidates are required to obtain Taser certification.
• Applicants must successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. The cost of the physical examination will be billed through the employee’s health insurance; however, any applicable co-pays will be reimbursed by the department. For additional information, please contact the program’s administrative staff.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of experience in any operation or program within the field of corrections and, or, education.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in corrections, justice administration, or law will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in corrections will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Statewide travel will be required to conduct training programs.

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 Kenny Talbott at Kenny.Talbott@ky.gov or 606-261-4306.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D