Commonwealth of Kentucky
We are a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. While holding youth accountable for their actions, we create opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills, preparing them for successful re‑entry into their communities.
Commonwealth of Kentucky provided pay range This range is provided by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $39,127.68 / yr – $39,127.68 / yr
Description For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit:
https://djj.ky.gov/ .
This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act responsibly at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. The role requires maturity, reliability, and self‑discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.
Responsibilities
Maintain custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting or perform related special assignments.
At the beginning level, supervise and monitor activities of detained juveniles, maintaining a safe and secure atmosphere for them in a detention center.
Take required actions during emergency situations and stand watch in each unit.
Assist juveniles in interpersonal skill development.
Provide support services for routine maintenance, check premises, and ensure safety of juveniles; attend staff meetings, case conferences, and trainings.
Maintain the booking program to record youth’s daily behaviors and interactions between courts and family visits, documenting disturbances and other unusual behavior events.
Oversee the juveniles during program functions at the detention centers.
Complete incident reports and other documentation as needed according to detention center rules; assist juveniles in complaint procedures.
Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and trainings as required.
Transport juveniles as needed.
Additional Information
This position is deemed essential and has been designated for mandatory operations by the Appointing Authority; therefore, the incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave.
May be required to work overtime and any shift as needed and directed.
Required to successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy; the training involves two weeks on the job, four weeks virtual training, and one week ACT (Aikido Certified Training) at the academy training location (Louisville, Kentucky). Overnight lodging and travel are provided by the department.
This position has an approved Locality Premium of $5.228 based on the organizational structure and work county it is assigned to, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1). The job classification is approved for shift premiums which are applied to the base salary:
Shift Premium – $2.13 per hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Shift Premium – $1.13 per hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.
Weekend Premium – $2.13 per hour
Holiday Premium – $2.13 per hour
Minimum Requirements Education:
High school graduate.
Experience, Training, or Skills:
None.
Substitute Education for Experience:
None.
Substitute Experience for Education:
None.
Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, etc.):
Must be twenty years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to qualify for this job classification. Must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment.
Working Conditions:
Work environment is hazardous due to working in a state correctional facility with convicted felons or in a juvenile detention facility. May be exposed to hazards and dangers associated with operating a motor vehicle while providing transportation services.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries Government Administration
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Commonwealth of Kentucky provided pay range This range is provided by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $39,127.68 / yr – $39,127.68 / yr
Description For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit:
https://djj.ky.gov/ .
This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act responsibly at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. The role requires maturity, reliability, and self‑discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.
Responsibilities
Maintain custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting or perform related special assignments.
At the beginning level, supervise and monitor activities of detained juveniles, maintaining a safe and secure atmosphere for them in a detention center.
Take required actions during emergency situations and stand watch in each unit.
Assist juveniles in interpersonal skill development.
Provide support services for routine maintenance, check premises, and ensure safety of juveniles; attend staff meetings, case conferences, and trainings.
Maintain the booking program to record youth’s daily behaviors and interactions between courts and family visits, documenting disturbances and other unusual behavior events.
Oversee the juveniles during program functions at the detention centers.
Complete incident reports and other documentation as needed according to detention center rules; assist juveniles in complaint procedures.
Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and trainings as required.
Transport juveniles as needed.
Additional Information
This position is deemed essential and has been designated for mandatory operations by the Appointing Authority; therefore, the incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave.
May be required to work overtime and any shift as needed and directed.
Required to successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy; the training involves two weeks on the job, four weeks virtual training, and one week ACT (Aikido Certified Training) at the academy training location (Louisville, Kentucky). Overnight lodging and travel are provided by the department.
This position has an approved Locality Premium of $5.228 based on the organizational structure and work county it is assigned to, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1). The job classification is approved for shift premiums which are applied to the base salary:
Shift Premium – $2.13 per hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Shift Premium – $1.13 per hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.
Weekend Premium – $2.13 per hour
Holiday Premium – $2.13 per hour
Minimum Requirements Education:
High school graduate.
Experience, Training, or Skills:
None.
Substitute Education for Experience:
None.
Substitute Experience for Education:
None.
Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, etc.):
Must be twenty years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to qualify for this job classification. Must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment.
Working Conditions:
Work environment is hazardous due to working in a state correctional facility with convicted felons or in a juvenile detention facility. May be exposed to hazards and dangers associated with operating a motor vehicle while providing transportation services.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries Government Administration
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