Administrator
Full Time
Fredonia, KY 42411
$44,664 a year
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Job description
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5/27/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)
23-04263
Corrections Unit Administrator I
Pay Grade
15
Salary
$44,664.00
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
Location
Western Kentucky Correctional Complex
374 New Bethel Church Rd
Fredonia KY 42411 USA
374 New Bethel Church Rd
Fredonia KY 42411 USA
Description
The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 12 correctional facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.
The Corrections Unit Administrator I plays a vital role in this mission by supervising employees and inmates within assigned Program Units at Western Kentucky Correctional Complex and providing for adherence to correctional policy and procedure.
The Corrections Unit Administrator I is a managerial position within the institution that participates in the development and implementation of policy and procedure regarding the security, housing, and living aspects of assigned unit. This position will perform the duties of the Corrections Unit Administrator II in his/her absence.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
The Corrections Unit Administrator I plays a vital role in this mission by supervising employees and inmates within assigned Program Units at Western Kentucky Correctional Complex and providing for adherence to correctional policy and procedure.
The Corrections Unit Administrator I is a managerial position within the institution that participates in the development and implementation of policy and procedure regarding the security, housing, and living aspects of assigned unit. This position will perform the duties of the Corrections Unit Administrator II in his/her absence.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Supervise employees within assigned units.
- Manage duties and ensure post coverage.
- Oversee casework needs within the unit.
- Serve on Institutional committees.
- Assist the Corrections Unit Administrator II as needed.
- Investigate and report on incidents, accidents and alleged policy violations.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, or social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, sociology, counseling and guidance, or a related field will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, or social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders will substitute for the education on a year for year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title perform work within a state correctional facility.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Tim East at tim.east@ky.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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