Classification and Treatment Officer

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Eddyville, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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 the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes. The DOC also provides opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior. If you are looking for a career within the Department of Corrections that provides opportunities for career development, look no further than working as a Classification and Treatment Officer at Kentucky State Penitentiary. The Classification and Treatment Officers (CTOs) at Kentucky State Penitentiary are responsible for the classification of male and female inmates eligible to stay in the county jails including ones that return from shock probation, Mandatory Reentry Supervision (MRS), and parole.

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: Additional experience in corrections, law enforcement, or a related field will substitute for the 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

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate for this position will have exceptional organizational skills, communication skills, time management, and computer skills. They must also be able to multi-task, work well under pressure and be a team player.

Responsibilities

Interview, assess, evaluate, and counsel inmates to gather information for assessments.
Project type and level of custody for controlled intake inmates.
Review Courtnet.
Recommend programming based on inmate’s needs.
Complete National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) with appropriate status code.
Utilize the Kentucky Offender Management System and enter information in to inmate files.
Field phone calls from family members, jails, and other outside agencies.
Serve on classification and adjustment committees.
Prepare various reports.
Provide guidance and direction to assist inmates in identifying needs and goals in accordance with individual and institutional requirements.