Sr Correctional Officer - (Beattyville, KY)

Sr Correctional Officer Position overview The Senior Correctional Officer assists in the supervision of the administrative and operational security activities in a correctional facility. Directly supervises Correctional Officers assigned to the shift. Provides for the protection of each inmate/resident and the preservation of each inmate s/resident s legal rights. Supervises the count of inmates/residents and directs adherence to all key control procedures. Must be able to work any post assignment on any shift.Requirements High-school degree, GED certification or equivalent is required. Two Years of background in a criminal justice field is required. 1 Year of background a supervisory capacity is preferred. Additional education in criminal justice or a related position will be substituted for the necessary experience; an Associate's degree will be substituted for 6 mnths of the required experience or a Bachelor's degree will be substituted for 1 yr of the required experience.