Offender Information Specialist I

Socket.dev; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky Department of Corrections in Frankfort, KY is seeking an Offender Information Specialist I. The role is full-time in the executive branch, with overtime eligibility. The position involves processing offender records, data entry, and communicating with courts and staff regarding inmate information.

Minimum education is a bachelor's degree; no prior experience is required. The department emphasizes accuracy in offender record management and coordination with various agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• No prior experience required as per listing.
• Substitution options exist for education/experience as outlined in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Calculates terms of imprisonment and credits to inmates' sentences and release dates.
• Audits accuracy of terms of imprisonment.
• Enters data into the Kentucky Offender Management System and maintains probationer status.
• Provides information to officials and the public regarding inmate status.
• Prepares inmate furloughs, transfers, and parole lists.
• Answers inquiries from Probation and Parole Offices regarding sentences and release dates.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Offender Information Specialist I

Advertisement Closes 9/16/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2604785.

Pay Grade 12 Salary $38,093.28 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: 275 E Main St, Frankfort, KY 40601, USA.

Description

Would you like to have a position that is team oriented and full of opportunity for career development? If so, look no further than working as an Offender Information Specialist I for the Department of Corrections. The Offender Information Specialist I is assigned to the Offender Information Services Branch.

Responsibilities

• Calculates terms of imprisonment to ensure that inmates have served the length of time required and issuing any credits to their sentences, release dates, jail time, parole eligibility and good time adjustments.
• Audits accuracy of terms of imprisonment.
• Enters data regarding terms of imprisonment into the Kentucky Offender Management System and maintains the status of active and inactive probationers.
• Serves as liaison for institutional staff.
• Provides verbal and written information regarding the status of prisoners to officials and the public. Furnishes records information to administrative staff, the Parole Board and Courts.
• Prepares inmate furloughs, transfers, conditional release and parole lists.
• Answers telephone inquiries from Probation and Parole Offices for information regarding inmate's sentences and release dates for the Pre- Sentence Investigation.
• Responds to Requests for Information According to Open Records Statutes.
• Implements All Functions Associated With Receiving and Discharging Inmates to and from the Department of Corrections.
• Communicates With Courts, County and State Agencies, General Public, Inmates, Institution Staff, Regarding Inmates Official Record.
• Interprets, Adheres to and Enforce All Rules, Regulations, Policies and Procedures Relating to Inmate Records.

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: Administrative, legal, paralegal, law enforcement, or offender records work experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D