Correctional Captain

Final date to receive applications 8/29/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2604357 Correctional Captain Pay Grade 14 Salary $57,288.96 Annually Locality Premium - $5.228 per hour Shift Premium - $2.13 an hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Shift Premium $1.13 an hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m. Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice Location 500 County Park Road Paducah, KY 42001 USA

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

• Supervises all custodial security staff on an assigned shift in a juvenile detention facility.
• Supervises assigned security staff during shift and coordinates staff schedules; monitors performance and ensures policies and procedures are carried out.
• Monitors juveniles' behavior and recommends alternative behavior plans. Reports, documents and uplines unusual events and behaviors to management.
• Prepares and reviews incident reports and other documentation necessary for daily operation; reviews juvenile records for treatment methods and documentation; briefs oncoming staff. Transports juveniles as needed.
• Attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings as required; ensures proper subordinate training.
• Compiles administrative reports and informs supervisors of issues and concerns.
• Perform other physical efforts in assisting youth with recreational and work-related projects.

• This position is deemed essential and has been designated for mandatory operations by the Appointing Authority; therefore, the incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave.
• May be required to work overtime and any shift as needed and directed.
• Required to successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy; which entails two weeks on the job training, four weeks (Monday - Friday) at the academy training location (Louisville, Kentucky). Overnight lodging and travel is required for the ACT and provided by the department.
• This position will receive locality premium pay ($5.228 added to the hourly rate) pursuant to 101 KAR 2:034. The locality premium pay is not considered a raise or part of base pay; rather, it is a temporary measure being taken by the department to improve recruitment and retention to meet the continuing critical staffing needs in these counties.
• Additionally, a shift premium of $2.13 an hour has been approved for all correctional series positions working between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., a $1.13 an hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m., and $2.13 an hour on weekends and holidays.
• Applicants must successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. The cost of the physical examination will be billed through the employee’s health insurance; however, any applicable co-pays will be reimbursed by the department. For additional information, please contact the program’s administrative staff.

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EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

Must have three years of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders, or in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program or any combination of the above. At least one year of the experience must have been in a supervisory capacity in a custodial security setting.

Substitute EDUCATION for

EXPERIENCE:

An associate's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related field will substitute for six months of the required non-supervisory experience. A bachelor's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related field will substitute for one year of the required non-supervisory experience. For the Department of Juvenile Justice, successful completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy or equivalent training program approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for

EDUCATION:

NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be twenty-one years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job…