Kentucky Administrative Regulations
Title 501 - JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY CABINET - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Chapter 7 - Jail Standards for Restricted Custody Center Facilities
Section 501 KAR 7:040 - Personnel
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, March 1, 2024
RELATES TO: KRS 441.045, 441.055
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 196.035 authorizes the secretary to promulgate administrative regulations necessary or suitable for the proper administration of the functions of the cabinet or any division in the cabinet. KRS 441.055(1) requires the Department of Corrections to promulgate administrative regulations establishing minimum standards for jails that house state prisoners. This administrative regulation establishes personnel procedures to be followed in restricted custody centers.
Section 1. Staffing.
Section 2. Qualifications. Sworn jail personnel shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Section 3. Compensation. Each employee shall receive a wage that is at least equal to the State Minimum Wage Law except if Federal Minimum Wage Law applies.
Section 4. Policy and Procedure. Written policy shall specify that equal employment opportunities exist for every position.
Section 5. Physical Fitness. The jailer shall ensure that a level of physical fitness is maintained that will allow each employee to satisfactorily perform the employee's duties.
Section 6. Code of Ethics.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 196.035, 197.020, 441.055