Welder

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• Final date to receive applications: 8/10/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
• Job
• Title:
  
  Welder
• Pay Grade: 10
• Salary: $32,400.00 Annually
• Employment Type:
  
  EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
• Hiring Agency:
  Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
• Location:
  
  200 Road To Justice, West Liberty, KY 41472 USA

The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates correctional facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills, which facilitate non-criminal behavior.

If you desire an exciting career in Criminal Justice, we may have the spot for you! The Department of Corrections is currently seeking a Welder to work in the fast paced, professional environment of the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex.

Key Responsibilities may include:

• Supervise maintenance inmates
• Maintenance, repair and fabrication of assorted equipment.
• Working on projects and ensuring the safety and security of the facility.
• Maintain records and inventory for operations.

EDUCATION: High school graduate

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

Two years of welding, welding technology, or welding fabrication experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for

EXPERIENCE:

Additional education in a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for

EDUCATION:

Additional welding, welding technology, welding fabrication, or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 18 years of age.

Typical working conditions for a specific position may be listed on the individual position description.

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 Regina Setters ters

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D