What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Unit Administrator I position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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8/13/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)
23-06736
Corrections Unit Administrator I
Pay Grade
15
Salary
$44,664.00 Yearly
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
Luther Luckett Correctional Complex
1612 Dawkins Road
LaGrange KY 40031 USA
1612 Dawkins Road
LaGrange KY 40031 USA
Description
The Mission of the Luther Luckett Correctional Complex, in accordance with the Department of Corrections is twofold: To promote public safety, secure incarceration from the community, and to give felons the opportunities for the capability to contribute positively to society upon release through use of constructive classification, programs, and work assignment.
The Corrections Unit Administrator I plays a vital role in this mission by supervising employees and inmates within assigned Program Units within Luther Luckett Correctional Complex (LLCC).
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The Corrections Unit Administrator I plays a vital role in this mission by supervising employees and inmates within assigned Program Units within Luther Luckett Correctional Complex (LLCC).
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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.
- Excellent leadership skills
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
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 Stacy Rigdon at StacyA.Rigdon@ky.gov
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