Classification and Treatment Officer
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; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior. The Classification and Treatment Officers (CTOs) at Western Kentucky Correctional Complex are responsible for the review of the files of each inmate. They play a vital part in helping inmates adjust to incarceration by answering questions and establishing a rapport with the inmates on their caseload. They also work closely with security to maintain the safety and security of the institution.
Requirements
- Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Interview and classify all inmates.
- Serve as a member during classification committee.
- Recommend programming based on inmate’s needs.
- Utilize the Kentucky Offender Management System and enter information into inmate files.
- Review inmate classifications for reclassification as needed per adjustment results and the removal and addition of detainers.
- Conduct risk assessments and 30-day reviews for each inmate.
- Field phone calls from family members as well as attorneys and other outside agencies.
- Arrange scheduled visits with attorneys and other outside agencies as needed.
- Review Meritorious Good Time monthly for current caseload.
- Review and submit job classification forms.
- Assist security staff when needed in the unit and on the yard.
- Work a designated late night each week and facilitate an inmate program.
- Conduct daily tours throughout the unit.
- Hold scheduled office hours to remain accessible to inmates and answer questions.
- Serve as a Grievance Committee member.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
