Corrections
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Government
Police Officer
Lexington Fayette Urban County Government | Lexington, KY Overview
Duties involve the direct daily supervision, security, and control of adult offenders.
Minimum Requirements- Minimum of high school diploma or GED certificate.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen. (Must present proof of citizenship)
- Must be at least 21 years of age and provide a copy of a state issued birth certificate.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must not have been terminated from any job in the past year.
- Must be willing to work any shift and call back duty.
- Must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor.
- Must have the strength and agility to allow the employee to perform job duties, which would be found at the level of medium work (i.e. exerting 20-50 pounds of force) and including occasional very heavy work, (i.e. exerting in excess of 100 pounds.)
- For Veteran's preference, applicants must submit a copy of Form DD 214
- Because of the nature of work individual shall submit to a background check as part of the examination process and must successfully complete same before being eligible for certification and/or employment.
- Applicants must pass a written test that assesses both cognitive and aptitude skills needed to be successful in the position of Corrections Officer (a score of 70 or above must be attained).
- Study guides are available for check out; contact to make a request for one.
- Those passing the written exam will be invited to an interview.
- Based on the interview, a certain number of individuals will be required to submit to a psychological suitability evaluation, polygraph and physical exam that includes drug testing.
- You must successfully complete each component to be placed on the eligibility list.
Salary Information: $15.385 per hour
Application ProcessSubmit LFUCG electronic application through (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.
RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but may be electronically attached/uploaded to the application. Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.
*** APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***
ContactFaye Baron
Staff Assistant Sr.
200 E Main St
Lexington, KY 40507
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