The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.
This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is required to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assists in daily operations of a Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facility under direction of the Juvenile Facility Superintendent II with regards to treatment and business responsibilities.
- Assists in the daily operations of the program and provides daily supervision to assigned staff.
- Recommends personnel actions including disciplinary, etc.
- Administers all aspects of the facility in the absence of the Juvenile Facility Superintendent II.
- Interprets and enforces policies and procedures.
- Coordinates American Correctional Association (ACA) accreditation process.
- Consults with attorneys, parents, departmental personnel and other interested parties as they relate to services provided to juveniles in DJJ care.
- May be required to restrain out-of-control juveniles.
For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov/