Corrections Classification & Treatment Officer

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks a Classification and Treatment Officer at Little Sandy Correctional Complex in Sandy Hook, KY. The role involves evaluating inmates for custody levels, coordinating programming, and maintaining secure inmate records within the Department of Corrections.

Minimum education is a bachelor’s degree with no explicit experience required; substitutions for education by related experience are allowed.

Qualifications

• 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 related field may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Interview, assess, evaluate and counsel inmates to gather information for assessments.
• Project type and level of custody for controlled intake inmates.
• Review Courtnet.
• Recommend programming based on inmate’s needs.
• Completes National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) with appropriate status code.
• Utilize the Kentucky Offender Management System and enter information into inmate files.
• Field phone calls from family members, jails, and other outside agencies.
• Serve on classification and adjustment committees.
• Prepare various reports.
• Provide guidance and direction to assist inmates in identifying needs and goals in accordance with individual and institutional requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks a Classification and Treatment Officer at Little Sandy Correctional Complex in Sandy Hook, KY. The role involves evaluating inmates for custody levels, coordinating programming, and maintaining secure inmate records within the Department of Corrections.

Minimum education is a bachelor’s degree with no explicit experience required; substitutions for education by related experience are allowed.