Classification and Treatment Officer

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Central City (KY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, 1200 River Road, Central City, KY, seeks a Classification and Treatment Officer to assess inmates, develop case histories, and participate in classification decisions within the Department of Corrections. The role includes preparing reports and counseling inmates on institutional and personal matters.

The position is full-time in an executive-branch setting, with responsibilities including committee work and responses to inmate inquiries. A bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience, training or skills: NONE.
• Additional experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Interview, evaluate and assess inmates to identify behavioral patterns.
• Develop case history on inmates.
• Serve on committees to determine classification.
• Prepare reports to assist with classification.
• Provide daily counsel to inmates regarding the institution as well as personal or family matters.
• Respond to inmate requests and outside agencies.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Classification and Treatment Officer

Pay Grade 13

Salary

$52,501.44 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

1200 River Road, Central City, KY 42330 USA

Description

Creating a Better, Safer Kentucky At the Green River Correctional Complex, the mission is to promote safety for the citizens of the Commonwealth by operating an efficient adult correctional institution. Our main purpose is to provide a safe, secure, humane environment for its residents and to prepare incarcerated felons for a successful reintegration into society using constructive classification, employment training programs and treatment services and social programs. The Classification and Treatment Officer is vital to this mission by performing duties in the evaluation, assessment and counseling of inmates.

• Interview, evaluate and assess inmates to identify behavioral patterns
• Develop case history on inmates
• Serve on committees to determine classification
• Prepare reports to assist with classification
• Provide daily counsel to inmates regarding the institution as well as personal or family matters
• Respond to inmate requests and outside agencies

All applicants must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition at the time of employment.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other 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 for additional information.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Vicki Allen at [e-mail]

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

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

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:

Additional experience in corrections, law enforcement, or a related field will substitute for the education on a year for year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.

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

NONE

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office setting within a correctional institution.

Probationary Period

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D