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Correctional Officer Supervisor
Sandy Hook, KY
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| 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections Location 505 Prison Connector Sandy Hook, KY 41171 USA Description At the Kentucky Department of Corrections, the Division of Reentry is recognized for offering offenders "A second chance to make a first impression". The mission of Reentry is to make Kentucky safer by reducing recidivism rates. Who wouldn't want the chance to work within a program that directly impacts the safety of the communities we live in? As corrections professionals it is all of our jobs to assist in the reentry of offenders. Working within the Department, with community partners, and state agencies to increase community safety and reduce recidivism rates. The Reentry Coordinator will be heavily involved in the planning, facilitating, and coordination of prerelease services for the reentry of offenders in to the community. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Plan and coordinate prerelease services such as home placement, transportation for medical appointments, and approved programming for the reentry of offenders in the community. Assist with program and treatment plans as it relates to risk and needs assessment of offenders. Enhance community involvement with offender population by connecting offenders with providers that will assist them upon release. Host events prerelease for the offenders to provide resources and services needed to combat barriers at the time of release. Attend and participate in local reentry councils. Prepare monthly reports. Maintain files according to American Correctional Association (ACA) standards. The ideal candidate should possess strong verbal and written communication skills, planning and organizing skills, the ability to multitask, attention to detail, and ability to work well in a team-oriented environment. This candidate should possess the ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the Department and Division. Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS
Must have two years of professional experience in any operation or program within the field of corrections, law enforcement, probation work, parole work, juvenile justice and/or social work, or a related field. Substitute
EDUCATION
for
EXPERIENCE
Graduate study in law enforcement, corrections, behavioral sciences, or a closely related field will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis. Substitute
EXPERIENCE
for
EDUCATION
Experience in probation work and/or parole work, 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 will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 21 years of age. 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 Works primarily in an office setting. Travel maybe required within the region and to the Department of Corrections Central Office in Frankfort. 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 Sarah Potter at SarahJ.Potter@ky.gov An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Apply Now Share Save Job
