Corrections Officer Recruit
Louisville Metro Government - Louisville, KY
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Hiring Incentive Pay: Total of $8000 broken down as follows: $4000 after training completed and sworn in as a Corrections Officer An additional $4000 one year following training completion date Initial payments after completion of required training must be made before December 31, 2024 Essential Functions:Participates in the academic and physical recruit training programs of the Louisville Metro Corrections AcademyParticipates in a battery of exams to determine suitability for the position of Correction Officer Examples of Duties UNDER CLOSE SUPERVISIONAttends classes in personnel procedures, regulations, current laws, the criminal justice system, human behavior and a variety of other topics related to corrections workLearns about various operational units to gain familiarity with the functions of the Louisville Metro Corrections DepartmentParticipates 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 workTakes tests to measure knowledge gained, evaluates performance and determines progress madeParticipates in physical fitness and strength trainingPerforms related workPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONSMeets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related workLifts and carries items weighing in excess of 100 pounds in a team settingPhysically restrains persons in the course of corrections training activities Minimum Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSHigh school diploma or the equivalentMust be a US CitizenMust be a minimum of 21 years of ageApplicants who have bought or sold marijuana within one year of application, or have bought or sold any controlled substance or narcotic drug without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualifiedMust not have been convicted of a felony or have any criminal action pending against themMisdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basisMust submit to a pre-employment drug screeningMust submit to a pre-employment polygraph testMust pass a pre-employment physical, stress and medical examinationMust wear personal protective equipment as mandated by OSHAMust wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHAMust be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignmentMust pass an annual tuberculin testMust work a varied scheduleMust not be a current user of illegal drugsMust not be prohibited by federal or state law from possessing a firearmMust be eligible for certification as a State Peace OfficerMust possess and maintain a valid driver's licenseSpecial RequirementsApplicants and employees in positions which 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 Developmentmust 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 Supplemental Information Hiring Incentive Pay: Total of $8000 broken down as follows: $4000 after training completed and sworn in as a Corrections Officer An additional $4000 one year following training completion date Initial payments after completion of required training must be made before December 31, 2024 Salary Plan/Grade: NU/07PLEASE MONITOR YOUR EMAIL, INCLUDING YOUR JUNK AND SPAM FOLDERS AS OUR EMAILSMAY BE SENT THERE.Equal Opportunity EmployerScreening Requirements: Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check, Credit Check, Physical Exam, Written and Polygraph Examination
Created: 2024-09-23