Correction Officer Jobs in Kentucky

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Correctional Officer (Part-Time)

  • State of Kentucky
  • Lagrange, KY
  • 10 hours ago
  • Lagrange, KY
  • 10 hours ago

Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections Location PO Box 69 Lagrange, KY 40031 USA Description Do you want to kick-start your career in Criminal Justice?...

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Correctional Officer

  • State of Kentucky
  • Paducah, KY
  • 10 hours ago
  • Paducah, KY
  • 10 hours ago

Advertisement Closes 11/3/2025 (7:00 PM EST) 25-06562 Correctional Officer Pay Grade 10 Salary $39,127.68 Annually Locality Premium - $5.23 per hour Shift Premium - $2.13 an hour between 3:00 p.m. and...

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Correctional Officer

  • CoreCivic
  • Beattyville, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Beattyville, KY
  • 1 day ago

We are hiring immediately for a Correctional Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting....

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Corrections Sergeant

  • Louisville Metro Government
  • Louisville, KY
  • 9 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 9 days ago

Examples of Duties Must have at least two years of experience as a Corrections Officer with Louisville Metro Department of Corrections....

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PROMOTIONAL - Corrections Sergeant

  • Louisville-Jefferson METRO (KY)
  • Louisville, KY
  • 9 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 9 days ago

Must have at least two years of experience as a Corrections Officer with Louisville Metro Department of Corrections....

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Correctional Officer (Correctional Systems Officer)

  • Department Of Justice
  • Pine Knot, KY
  • 11 days ago
  • Pine Knot, KY
  • 11 days ago

security procedures; and contact with a variety of law enforcement agencies....

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Corrections Officer I

  • Jackson County Missouri
  • Mckee, KY
  • 20 days ago
  • Mckee, KY
  • 20 days ago

Return to selected search result Corrections Officer I Apply locations Kansas City, MO time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id JR102053 It's fun to work in a company where people...

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Police Community Service Officer

  • Eastern Kentucky University
  • Richmond, KY
  • 28 days ago
  • Richmond, KY
  • 28 days ago

Their employment will give them work experience in law enforcement, safety, & security....

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Correctional Officer - Direct Hire

  • Department Of Justice
  • Pine Knot, KY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Pine Knot, KY
  • 90+ days ago

Summary Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities....

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Demographic Data for Kentucky

Moving to Kentucky? Find some basic demographic data about Kentucky below.


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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Kentucky

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.



Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Kentucky offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.7%
High School or GED
26.2%
Associate's Degree
18.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
8.0%
Some College
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers in Kentucky
None
78.7%
1-2 years
14.6%
Less than 1 year
6.8%


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