Offender Information Specialist I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky invites applications for the Offender Information Specialist I position at Roederer Correctional Complex in La Grange, KY. The role involves calculating parole eligibility, processing inmate records, and coordinating information requests with courts and agencies.

Qualifications require a bachelor's degree; experience specifics are flexible, with substitutions allowed for education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience, training, or skills: NONE.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Administrative, legal, paralegal, law enforcement, or offender records work experience can substitute for the required education.
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Responsibilities

• Maintain electronic information and manual filing systems for all female inmates files; admissions, active inmate, paroled, shock probation, serve-outs In-Active.
• Respond to request for information according to open records statutes.
• Review, implement, and process court order trips; calculate and compute inmate sentences; coordinate placement and removal of detainers.
• Implement all functions associated with receiving and discharging inmates to and from the Department of Corrections.
• Communicate with courts, county and state agencies, public, inmates, and institutional staff regarding inmates’ official record.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Offender Information Specialist I

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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

4000 Morgan Rd, La Grange, KY 40031 USA

Description

The mission of the Roederer Correctional Complex is to provide humane program and service opportunities for offenders that will enhance their community re-integration and economic self- sufficiency; and that will be administered in a just and equitable manner within the least restrictive environment consistent with public, staff, and inmate safety.

RCC is seeking candidates for an Offender Information Specialist I. This position performs sentencing calculations to determine parole eligibility and release of inmates as well as maintains offender inmates’ records within the facility.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following

• Maintain electronic information and manual filing systems for all female inmates files; admissions, active inmate, paroled, shock probation, serve-outs In-Active.
• Respond to request for information according to open records statutes.
• Review, implement, and process court order trips; calculate and compute inmate sentences; coordinate placement and removal of detainers.
• Implement all functions associated with receiving and discharging inmates to and from the Department of Corrections.
• Communicate with courts, county and state agencies, public, inmates, and institutional staff regarding inmates’ official record. Interpret, adhere 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.

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D