Correction Officer Jobs in Kentucky
Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant)
- JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS
- Lexington, KY
- 4 hours ago
- Lexington, KY
- 4 hours ago
Serves as a direct liaison between the Captain and correctional officers, and as such is responsible for the conduct, morale, performance and training of the correctional officer complement....
In Person Full TimeSupervisory Correctional Officer (Captain)
- JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS
- Pine Knot, KY
- 4 hours ago
- Pine Knot, KY
- 4 hours ago
Supervisory Correctional Officer (Captain) Department of Justice Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System Summary Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure...
In Person Full TimeCommunicates with detention facilities statewide and other law enforcement agencies regarding youth behavior. Attends meetings and trainings as required....
In PersonCustody Officer - Hastings New Year - New You Hastings Police Station Multiple Vacancies Starting Salary of $74,748.00 Permanent - Full Time NAV JR5492290 E t ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e...
In PersonCommunicates with detention facilities statewide and other law enforcement agencies regarding youth behavior. Attends meetings and trainings as required....
In PersonCorrections Officer Lateral Ent
- Louisville Metro Government
- Louisville, KY
- 15 days ago
- Louisville, KY
- 15 days ago
Officer or Law Enforcement Officer in the United States - Must be a US Citizen - Must be a minimum of 21 years of age - Applicants who have bought or sold marijuana within one year of application,...
In PersonCustody Officer - Gisborne (5361334)
- New Zealand Police
- Eastern, KY
- 21 days ago
- Eastern, KY
- 21 days ago
Custody Officer - Gisborne New Year - New You Based in Gisborne Multiple Vacancies March 2026 Start Starting Salary of $74,748.00 Permanent - Full Time NAV JR5361334 E t ki te kei o te waka, kia...
In PersonDuties Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers....
In PersonPolice Community Service Officer
- Eastern Kentucky University
- Richmond, KY
- 60+ days ago
- Richmond, KY
- 60+ days ago
Their employment will give them work experience in law enforcement, safety, & security....
In Person Part TimeCorrectional Officer - Direct Hire
- Department Of Justice
- Pine Knot, KY
- 90+ days ago
- Pine Knot, KY
- 90+ days ago
Officer Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Bargaining unit status No Announcement number DHA-2026-0001 Control number 847129100 This job is open to Help The public U.S....
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Correction Officers in Kentucky offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Correction Officer position
- Traffic Enforcement
- Foot Patrol
- OC Spray
- Community Policing
- Taser
- Crime Prevention
- Crisis Counseling
- Narcotics
- Firearms
- Weapons
- Defensive Tactics
- Juvenile Justice
- Background Investigations
- Intake Assessments
- Patrol
- Public Safety
- Sociology
- Domestic Violence
- Criminal Justice
- Corrections
- Law Enforcement
- Surveillance
- Crisis Intervention
- Conflict Management
- Report Writing
- Inspections
- Crisis Management
- Drug Testing
- Calendar Management
- Business Correspondence
- First Aid
- Counseling
- Closing
- Background Checks
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Interviewing
- High School Diploma
- Military Background
- Documentation
- Events
- Driving
- Investigation
- Writing Skills
- Telephone Skills
- English
- Policy Development
- Education Experience
- Filing
- Regulations
- Staff Supervision
- Problem Solving
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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