Offender Information Specialist I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Fredonia (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Corrections' Western Kentucky Correctional Complex is seeking candidates for an Offender Information Specialist I in Fredonia, KY. The role involves handling records requests and ensuring accurate offender data.

Responsibilities include using KOMS, Court-Net, E-Warrants and the Sex Offender Registry System; reviewing inmate records for transfers; scheduling trips; and compiling reports to support parole decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• No prior experience required.
• Substitution rules: education may substitute for experience as described in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Process open records requests.
• Work in systems such as KOMS, Court-Net, E-Warrants and SOR.
• Review inmate records for transfers.
• Schedule and maintain trips and logs.
• Work with Courts, Court Officials, Local and State Police.
• Complete sentence calculations to determine parole eligibility and release of inmates.
• Compile various reports.
• Respond to inquiries.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Advertisement Closes: 8/30/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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: 374 New Bethel Church Road
Fredonia, KY 42411 USA

The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 13 correctional facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out themandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquireskills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.

Western Kentucky Correctional Complex is seeking candidates for an Offender Information Specialist I.

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

• Process open records requests.
• Work in systems such as the Kentucky Offender Management System (KOMS), Court-Net, E-Warrants and the Kentucky Sex Offender Registry System (SOR).
• Review inmate records for transfers.
• Schedule and maintain trips and logs.
• Work directly with the Office of the Courts and Court Officials as well as Local and State Police.
• Complete sentence calculations to determine parole eligibility and release of inmates.
• Compile various reports.
• Respond to inquiries.

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.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Tim East at [e-mail]

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D