About This Role
This entry-level position involves participating in the academic and physical recruit training programs at the Louisville Metro Corrections Academy. The role works under close supervision, following set procedures to prepare for a career in corrections.
Responsibilities
- Attend classes in personnel procedures, regulations, current laws, the criminal justice system, human behavior, and other topics related to corrections work
- Learn about various operational units to gain familiarity with the functions of the Louisville Metro Corrections Department
- Participate in practical training including firearm usage, defensive tactics, arrest procedures, use of corrections equipment, and other procedures and activities related to corrections work
- Take tests to measure knowledge gained, evaluate performance, and determine progress made
- Participate in physical fitness and strength training
- Perform related work as assigned
Requirements
- High School Graduation or GED equivalent
- US Citizen
- Minimum 21 years of age
- No felony convictions or criminal actions pending
- Misdemeanor convictions considered on an individual basis
- Submit to a pre-employment drug screening
- Submit to a pre-employment polygraph test
- Pass a pre-employment physical, stress, and medical examination
- Wear personal protective equipment as mandated by OSHA
- Wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA
- Vaccinated for hepatitis B, provided evidence of immunity, or signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignment
- Pass an annual tuberculin test
- Work a varied schedule
- No illegal buying, selling, or trafficking of controlled substances (other than marijuana) within six years of application
- No use of illegal controlled substances (other than marijuana) within the last six years of application
- No illegal buying, possession, or use of marijuana (including medicinal cannabis) within six months of application
- No illegal selling of marijuana (including medicinal cannabis) within one year of application
- No use of a prescription-controlled substance without a prescription more than once within the last six years of application
- No use of a prescription-controlled substance without a prescription on a single occasion within the last six years of application for one year since the last use without a prescription
- Not a current user of illegal drugs
- Not prohibited by federal or state law from possessing a firearm
- Eligible for certification as a State Peace Officer
- Possess and maintain a valid state driver
