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    Correctional Captain - Bowling Green, United States - Kentucky Personnel Cabinet

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    The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is an agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth, aiming to hold them accountable for their actions while providing opportunities for skill development. The department seeks to support youth in the least restrictive setting possible, striving to be a team of professionals dedicated to positive transformation. This position within the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline, with a focus on career growth and advancement through training and mentoring.

    Responsibilities:
    • Supervises all custodial security staff at a juvenile detention facility.
    • Coordinates staff schedules, monitors performance, and ensures policies are followed.
    • Monitors juveniles' behavior, prepares incident reports, and attends meetings/training sessions.
    • Exerts physical effort in restraining residents and assists with recreational/work projects.
    • Completes required training at the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy.

    Minimum Requirements:
    • EDUCATION: High school graduate.
    • EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of relevant experience, including one year in a supervisory role in a custodial security setting.
    • Special Requirements: Must be twenty-one years old and hold a valid driver's license.
    • Working Conditions: Hazardous environment due to working with convicted felons or in a juvenile detention facility.
    • Probationary Period: 6 months.

  • Commonwealth of Kentucky

    Correctional Captain

    3 weeks ago


    Commonwealth of Kentucky Bowling Green, United States

    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 d Captain, Training, Operations ...