Corrections Officer

Essential Functions

• Participates in the academic and physical recruit training programs of the Louisville Metro Corrections Academy.
• Participates in a battery of exams to determine suitability for the position of Correction Officer.
• Under close supervision.
• Attends classes in personnel procedures, regulations, current laws, the criminal justice system, human behavior and a variety of other topics related to corrections work.
• Learns about various operational units to gain familiarity with the functions of the Louisville Metro Corrections Department.
• Participates in practical training including firearm usage, defensive tactics, arrest procedures, use of corrections equipment and a variety of other procedures and activities related to corrections work.
• Takes tests to measure knowledge gained, evaluates performance and determines progress made.
• Participates in physical fitness and strength training.
• Performs related work.

• Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work.
• Lifts and carries items weighing in excess of 100 pounds in a team setting.
• Physically restrains persons in the course of corrections training activities.

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Applicants who have bought or sold marijuana within one year of application, or who have bought or sold any controlled substance or narcotic drug without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualified.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or have any criminal action pending against them.
• Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basis.
• Must submit to a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must submit to a pre-employment polygraph test.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, stress and medical examination.
• Must wear personal protective equipment as mandated by OSHA.
• Must wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA.
• Must be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignment.
• Must pass an annual tuberculin test.
• Must work a varied schedule.
• Must not be a current user of illegal drugs.
• Must not be prohibited by federal or state law from possessing a firearm.
• Must be eligible for certification as a State Peace Officer.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

• Applicants and employees in positions that perform job duties that may require contact with offenders in the custody or supervision of the Department of Juvenile Justice or with youth in the care, custody or supervision of Youth Development must meet qualifications pursuant to the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act, 28 CFR 115.17 and 115.317, to include periodic post-employment criminal background checks.

Salary Plan/Grade: NU/109

• Internship

• Full-time

• Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Government Administration

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Screening Requirements:
Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check, Credit Check, Physical Exam, Written and Polygraph Examination.