Corrections Officer Lateral Ent

Salary: $52,852.80 Annually

Essential Functions:

• Participates in the academic and physical recruit training programs of the Louisville Metro Corrections Academy
• Participates in a battery of exams to determine suitability for the position of Correction Officer
• Attends classes in personnel procedures, regulations, current laws, the criminal justice system, human behavior and a variety of other topics related to corrections work
• Learns about various operational units to gain familiarity with the functions of the Louisville Metro Corrections Department
• Participates in practical training including firearm usage, defensive tactics, arrest procedures, use of corrections equipment and a variety of other procedures and activities related to corrections work
• Takes tests to measure knowledge gained, evaluates performance and determines progress made
• Participates in physical fitness and strength training
• Performs related work

Requirements:

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Two years of experience as a full-time Correction Officer or Law Enforcement Officer in the United States
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Applicants who have bought or sold marijuana within one year of application, or have bought or sold any controlled substance or narcotic drug without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualified
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or have any criminal action pending against them
• Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basis
• Must submit to a pre-employment drug screening
• Must submit to a pre-employment polygraph test
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, stress and medical examination
• Must wear personal protective equipment as mandated by OSHA
• Must wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA
• Must be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignment
• Must pass an annual tuberculin test
• Must work a varied schedule
• Must not be a current user of illegal drugs
• Must not be prohibited by federal or state law from possessing a firearm
• Must be eligible for certification as a State Peace Officer
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must complete an abbreviated LMDC Corrections Officer academy within six months of hire