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Detention Center Captain

Madison County Fiscal Court
Richmond, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 11/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/1/2027

Department:

Detention Center

Starting Salary:

$20/ hour

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing a safe and secure environment to maintain and lodge all inmates remaining in the Detention Center. This position oversees the daily activities and ensures that all work is completed on shift. This position requires the capability of making sound, independent and immediate life or death decisions as they are warranted. This position shall be able to be physically capable of defending themselves, fellow employees, inmates and the community at large, at all times. This position serves as a peace office of the Commonwealth of Kentucky for Madison County, with all the rights, privileges and duties assigned by law.

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