Justice Program Administrator

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Justice Program Administrator to lead statewide training programs within the Learning Management System (LMS). This executive-branch, full-time role requires a bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant professional experience, with a prohibition on medical cannabis use in this position.

The employee will report to the Justice & Public Safety Cabinet and collaborate across divisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Four years of professional experience in related fields such as corrections, juvenile justice, or law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers all training programs statewide within the LMS for DJJ.
• Builds training programs and classes within the LMS according to approved agendas and summaries.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for assigned duties.
• Plans, creates, and updates all Training Programs statewide within the LMS and coordinates with staff.
• Reviews reported issues and troubleshoots with staff and escalates when needed.
• Manages paperwork retention for the Division per ACA/PREA standards.
• Assists with ACA and PREA audits, open records, and legal inquiries.
• Maintains the training calendar and ensures priority scheduling for required trainings.

Skills

4 years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Justice Program Administrator

Advertisement Closes: 9/26/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Pay Grade: 15

Salary: $48,482.88 - $72,725.28 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: Location Varies

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 (DJJ) 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.

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

• Develops, recommends, and administers all of the Training Programs statewide within the LearningManagement System (LMS) for DJJ.
• Builds the training programs and classes within the LMS according to approved agendas and program summaries when needed. These programs include treatment modules for employees as well as physical training programs to protect staff and youth.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports associated with assigned duties.
• Plans, creates, and updates all of the Training Programs statewide within the LMS. Coordinates this training with staff both virtually and in-person as needed.
• Reviews reported issues and troubleshoots with staff, escalating to their supervisor when needed.
• Reviews and manages paperwork retention for the Division according to policy and American Correctional Association (ACA)/Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards.
• Assists with ACA and PREA Audits, open records, and legal inquiries.
• Manages the Department training calendar, ensuring trainings are posted when approved and priority scheduling is given to policy required trainings. Communicates with their supervisor any scheduling conflicts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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: Four years of professional experience in any operation or program within the field of corrections, juvenile justice, criminal justice, law enforcement, recreation, academic or vocational education, health services or education, dietary or food management, construction project management, social work, or a related field.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in corrections, juvenile justice, criminal justice, law enforcement, recreation, academic or vocational education, health services or education, dietary or food management, construction project management, social work, or related field will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed 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 Brandy Aston at [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D