Parole Board Specialist I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks a Parole Board Specialist I in Frankfort, KY to research offender files and complete risk assessments for parole consideration. The role focuses on detailed file review to determine eligibility and requires strong organizational and communicative abilities.

Responsibilities include handling Parole Guidelines, meeting deadlines, and supporting staff with inquiries. A bachelor’s degree is required, with duties performed in an office setting within a correctional

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Attention to detail and initiative, with ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Complete Parole Guidelines and Needs Risk Assessments for an assigned caseload of 200–350 offenders.
• Meet multiple deadlines each month.
• Assist with phone and mail coverage as needed.
• Enter Parole Board file review decisions on parole eligibility hearings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and oral communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Pressure tolerance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Pay Grade

12

Salary

$38,854.56 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 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

Have you ever wanted to work in the field of criminal justice? Are you interested in the parole process? Areyou detail oriented? If so, this may be the perfect position for you.

We currently have an opening for a Parole Board Specialist I working in our Frankfort Central Office. The mainduty of this position is researching offender files to complete risk and needs assessments on thoseindividuals being considered for parole. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• The completion of the Parole Guidelines and Needs Risk Assessment on an assigned caseload of 200 - 350offenders.
• Meet multiple deadlines each month.
• Assist with phone and mail coverage, as needed.
• Enter Parole Board file review decisions on parole eligibility hearings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates should possess the following skills:

• Organizational and planning skills
• Time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Should be able to work independently
• Acute attention to detail and initiative, as well as the ability to workunder pressure

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: Current or prior Department of Corrections experience will substitute for the required education on a year- for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required education on a year- for-year basis.

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

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office setting within a correctional institution.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Contact

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D