Parole & Offender Records Specialist

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Frankfort is seeking an Offender Information Specialist II to perform sentencing calculations and determine parole eligibility, while maintaining offender records. The role also involves communicating with courts, staff, and the public, and preparing parole and transfer lists.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure to ensure accurate and timely processing in a government office

Qualifications

• Strong communication, planning and organizational skills are essential.
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking are required for accurate sentencing calculations.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively is important.

Responsibilities

• Calculate terms of imprisonment to ensure inmates serve required time and credits; determine release dates and parole eligibility.
• Audit accuracy of imprisonment terms and review inmate records for transfers.
• Enter data into the Kentucky Offender Management System; maintain active/inactive probationer status.
• Serve as liaison for institutional staff and provide status information to officials and the public.
• Prepare inmate furloughs, transfers, conditional release and parole lists.
• Respond to information requests under open records statutes.

Skills

Strong communication

Planning

Prioritizing

Organization

Initiative

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical thinking

Pressure tolerance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Frankfort is seeking an Offender Information Specialist II to perform sentencing calculations and determine parole eligibility, while maintaining offender records. The role also involves communicating with courts, staff, and the public, and preparing parole and transfer lists.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure to ensure accurate and timely processing in a government office