Classification and Treatment Officer

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Eddyville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Corrections seeks a Classification and Treatment Officer to support the mission of the Kentucky State Penitentiary by evaluating and counseling inmates, organizing case histories, and participating in classification decisions. This full-time executive branch role includes oversight of inmate programs and daily interactions with residents and staff.

Qualifications require a bachelor’s degree; entry-level candidates are welcome, with substitutions allowed for related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• No prior experience required.
• Additional experience in corrections or related fields 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

Classification and Treatment Officer

Pay Grade: 13

Salary: $42,742.08 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: 266 Water Street
Eddyville, KY 42038 USA

Description

Creating a Better, Safer Kentucky

At the Kentucky State Penitentiary, the mission is to promote safety for the citizens of the Commonwealth byoperating an efficient adult correctional institution. Our main purpose is to provide a safe, secure, humaneenvironment for its residents and to prepare incarcerated felons for a successful reintegration into societyusing 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.

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

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

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.

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.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact A'Neail Bell at A'[e-mail] or 270-388-2211.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D