Justice Program Administrator

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Justice Program Administrator in the Kentucky Department of Corrections, Division of Probation and Parole. The role focuses on administering Sex Offender caseload requirements and coordinating officer training, with responsibilities including policy updates and interagency collaboration.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and four years of related professional experience, with potential substitutions noted for higher degrees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Four years of professional experience in corrections or related field.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Sex Offender Caseload Liaison for the Kentucky Department of Corrections, Division of Probation and Parole.
• Create and coordinate the Sex Offender Officer Annual Training: topics, agenda, speakers, and materials.
• Collaborate with IPPC vendor on sex offender device monitoring, troubleshooting, onboarding, and trainings.
• Onboard and train Sex Offender Officers; chair quarterly Sex Offender Round Table trainings.
• Assist in updating supervision policy, procedures, forms, and related technology.
• Field questions from Sex Offender Officers, Supervisors, Parole Board, Courts, and community; monitor placements.
• Update the Sex Offender guidebook; attend meetings and trainings on supervision.
• Perform other duties and some travel; assist with Sex Offender Registry notices.

Skills

Professional experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Justice Program Administrator

$51,715.20 Annually

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

Location Varies

Job Description

The Kentucky Department of Corrections’ mission is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non- criminal behavior. If you are pursuing a career in the field of Criminal Justice, we may have an advancement opportunity for you. The Department of Corrections, Division of Probation and Parole is hiring for the position of Justice Program Administrator. This position will be responsible for the administration of the Sex Offender caseload requirements as the Sex Offender Caseload Liaison.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Sex Offender Caseload Liaison for the Kentucky Department of Corrections, Division of Probation and Parole.
• Create and coordinate the Sex Offender Officer Annual Training to include training topics, agenda, guest speakers, and training materials.
• Work with Internet Probation and Parole Control (IPPC) vendor with sex Offender device monitoring, trouble shooting on issues, setting up new Sex Offender Officers with this vendor, and setting up trainings with IPPC for the Division of Probation and Parole.
• Onboard and assist in training of Sex Offender Officers. Chair and run the Sex Offender Round Table trainings and meetings every quarter with the Sex Offender Officers.
• Assist in changing or updating Sex Offender supervision policy, procedures, processes, technology, and supervision forms.
• Field sex Offender questions from a variety of entities (such as Sex Offender Officers and Supervisors, Parole Board, Department of Corrections, Courts, Community, etc.). Monitor and assist with sex Offender placements and home placements as needed.
• Update sex Offender guidebook and handbook as needed. Attend meetings and trainings pertaining to sex Offender supervision.
• Other duties assigned and some travel.
• Assist with Sex Offender Registry compliance notices.

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 Kirk Gausepohl at [e-mail] .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D