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State recruiting correctional officers By Morgan Hall Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC) is currently hiring correctional officers to help fill 1,038 full- and part-time positions available at 13 state prisons across the commonwealth. To help attract and retain officers, an extra $2.13 an hour has been approved for all employees working between 6pm and 6am at state prisons. An extra $2 an hour has been added to locality premium for employees in designated security positions. The Governor had already approved a 10% pay increase for the security staff of adult correctional institutions that went into effect Dec. 16, 2021. These changes bring the starting hourly wage to $20 an hour for a correctional officer working between 6pm and 6am. "We depend on our correctional officers every day," said Gov. Beshear. "This work is essential, and increasing officer pay is one necessary step that was needed right away." The Governor's proposed budget also makes bold investments in public safety, including aligning funding with Rep. Buddy Wheatley's proposed legislation - House Bill 135 - that returns hazardous duty positions, including correctional institution staff, to a defined benefit pension plan for their retirement. "I appreciate the Governor for doing the right thing and investing in our correctional staff," said Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Kerry Harvey. "And we must continue to invest in our DOC staff if we are going to provide the public safety needed to create a better and safer Kentucky for generations to come. I call upon my friends in the General Assembly to pass House Bill 135. Without fixing their pension, we will not be able to adequately attract and retain correctional officers and DOC staff." DOC Commissioner Cookie Crews said they are experiencing the highest vacancy rate in the department's history for correctional officers and said pay increases will help with recruitment. "I am extremely appreciative of the Governor's support of our employees by offering shift and locality pay to help DOC not only attract but retain an essential workforce," said DOC Commissioner Crews. "When DOC provides the appropriate level of security and rehabilitation in the state's prison system, this reduces further harm and violence in our communities. I strongly encourage Kentuckians to consider joining Team Kentucky as a correctional officer." DOC correctional officers ensure the safe and secure control of our prisons. Correctional officers provide coverage for posts that are either direct inmate management, direct inmate observation or perimeter protection of the prison. They oversee inmates inside and outside of the prison, provide counsel to inmates on minor issues and refer serious problems to staff specialists. There is a five-week basic academy for all individuals hired to be a correctional officer. Some of the specific requirements are listed below. Correctional officer applicants must:
As of Jan. 31, there were 9,690 individuals incarcerated in the custody of the state. To learn more about DOC click here. This story was posted on 2022-02-06 09:45:55
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