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Commonwealth of Kentucky

Correctional Officer: Frontline Safety & Teamwork

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A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.

$53,958 / year median in Kentucky

+4% projected growth

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Job Summary Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Corrections seeks motivated individuals for Correctional Officer roles at the Eddyville facility. This position tracks a structured path in criminal justice, focusing on safety, security, and orderly operations within a state correctional environment.

Ideal candidates demonstrate teamwork, reliability, and situational awareness while complying with all firearms and licensing requirements.#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Corrections seeks motivated individuals for Correctional Officer roles at the Eddyville facility. This position tracks a structured path in criminal justice, focusing on safety, security, and orderly operations within a state correctional environment.

Ideal candidates demonstrate teamwork, reliability, and situational awareness while complying with all firearms and licensing requirements.#J-18808-Ljbffr