Corrections Officer Trainee

2 weeks ago


Louisville, Kentucky, United States Louisville Metro Government Full time
Hiring Incentive Pay:

A total of $8000 is offered, broken down as follows:

  • $4000 after completing training and being 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 Academy

Participates in a battery of exams to determine suitability for the position of Correction Officer

Examples of Duties:

Under close supervision:

  • Attends classes in personnel procedures, regulations, current laws, the criminal justice system, human behavior, and various 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 various 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

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

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or the equivalent

Must be a US Citizen

Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

Applicants 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 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

Supplemental Information:

Applicants 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 Development must meet qualifications pursuant to the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act, 28 CFR and, to include periodic post-employment criminal background checks



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