Classification and Treatment Officer
About The Position
At the Green River Correctional Complex, the mission is to promote safety for the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky by operating an efficient, adult male, medium-security institution. Our main purpose is to provide a safe, secure, and humane environment for residents and to prepare incarcerated felons for a successful reintegration into society through the use of constructive classification, employment training programs, treatment services, and social programs. The Classification & Treatment Officer is vital to this mission by performing duties in the evaluation, assessment, and counseling of inmates.
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
Responsibilities
- Interviewing, evaluating, and assessing inmates to identify behavioral patterns.
- Develop case history on inmates.
- Serve on committees to determine classification.
- Prepare reports to assist with classification.
- Provide daily counsel to inmates regarding the institution, as well as personal or family matters.
- Respond to inmate requests and outside agencies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
