Correctional Major

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11/12/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605913

Correctional Major

Pay Grade15

Salary

$63,018.24 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

200 Road To Justice

West Liberty, KY 41472 USA

Description

Creating a Better, Safer Kentucky

Do you want to advance your career in Criminal Justice? Look no further! The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking an individual up for a new challenge.

The Correctional Major is critical for the overall mission and operation of a correctional institution. Managing and directing the security complement of the institution and directing and relaying directives and/or mandates of the facility.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides overall management within security area.

• Provides professional support and supervision of staff.

• Ensures staff are following Corrections Policy and Procedures and Institutional Policy and Procedures

• Ensures coverage for all shifts, areas, and, or, special projects assigned by the Warden or Deputy Wardens.

• Performs duties to support Deputy Warden of Security in his or her absence.

• Informs staff of any policy or operational changes.

• Responds appropriately in emergency situations.

• Completes evaluations on employees.

• Conducts staff meetings and acts as a channel of communication between staff and institutional managers.

The ideal candidate for this position will need to have strong communication skills, time management abilities, leadership abilities, ability to work under pressure, and establish teamwork for the smooth and safe operation of the facility. Correctional Majors must also be organized and able to make critical decisions.

All applicants must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition at the time of employment.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.

If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Must have four years of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice or social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders. At least one year of the experience must have been in a supervisory capacity in a custodial security setting.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:An associate's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related field will substitute for six months of the required non-supervisory experience. A bachelor's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related field will substitute for one year of the required non-supervisory experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):Must be twenty-one years of age.

Working Conditions

Work environment is hazardous due to working in a state correctional facility with convicted felons.

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 Regina Setters [email protected] ([email protected] ?Subject=2605913 - Correctional Major)

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D