Correctional Farm Crew Leader
Fredonia, KYFull-time$35K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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The Correctional Farm Crew Leader supervises an inmate crew in farm operations at Western Kentucky Correctional Complex. The role directs farm work and proper use of tools and livestock care, enforces safety measures, maintains records and inventory, and oversees preventive maintenance and storage of farm equipment. Work may involve animals, machinery, tools, and all types of weather.
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11/13/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2605846
Correctional Farm Crew Leader
Pay Grade11
Salary
$35,326.80 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment. (https://personnel.ky.gov/Pages/Careers.aspx)
Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
Location
374 New Bethel Church Road
Fredonia, KY 42411 USA
Description
Creating a Better, Safer Kentucky.
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 Correctional Farm Crew Leader at Western Kentucky Correctional Complex supervises a crew of inmates in the farm operations area of the institution.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Supervise inmates in farm activities planting, cultivating, harvesting crops, feeding livestock, cleaning out barns, cutting bushes, pulling plants, transplanting seedlings, fence repairs, etc.
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Provide direction to inmates on proper use of farm tools and care of livestock.
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Enforce safety measures.
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Maintain records and additional logs of supplies and inmate work time.
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Maintain inventory.
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Maintain preventative maintenance schedule on all farm equipment and maintain proper cleaning and storage of tractors and equipment.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Must have one year of agricultural or landscaping and grounds keeping experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:Additional education or training in agriculture or a related field will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):Must be twenty-one (21) years of age. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
May be exposed to risk of injury associated with working with animals and with farm machinery and tools which requires the following of safety procedures. Work is performed in all types of weather conditions.
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 [email protected] ([email protected] ?Subject=2605846 - Correctional Farm Crew Leader)
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