Administrative Specialist

Commonwealth of Kentucky; West Liberty (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking an Administrative Specialist to support ACA liaison activities, SOP development, and records management across the facility. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to coordinate training and respond to inquiries from staff and the public.

Located at West Liberty, KY, this full-time position offers a structured probationary period and opportunities for career growth within the Justice & Public Safety Cabinet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 1 year of professional, administrative, or business experience.
• Ability to handle records and coordinate trainings.

Responsibilities

• Serves as ACA liaison; gathers, coordinates, and reviews documents for ACA.
• Analyzes documents to ensure SOP compliance and helps develop SOPs.
• Reviews and prepares operation records and reports; maintains training records.
• Responds to inquiries from the public and facility staff.

Skills

Administrative experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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2604397

Administrative Specialist

Pay Grade 12

Salary $35,712.48 - $53,568.48 Annually

Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

Location 163 Woodsbend Boys Camp Road
West Liberty, KY 41472 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of theCommonwealth.

While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunitiesfor sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip themfor re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriateplacement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changingservices resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice, please visit: https://djj.ky.gov

This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected toperform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrateleadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position thatrequires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged throughtraining and mentoring opportunities.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact foradditional information.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serves as facility American Correctional Association (ACA) liaison; gathers, coordinates, compiles andreviews documents for ACA.
• Analyzes ACA documents to determine compliance for Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). Helps developSOP to ensure compliance with policies.
• Reviews, compiles and prepares operation records and reports. Maintains employee training records andrequirements. Coordinates training for staff.
• Responds to verbal inquiries from general public and facility staff.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

One year of professional, administrative, or business experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:

Additional administrative, business, research, and/or clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):

NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Paul Adams at [e-mail] or 606-743-3177.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D