Classification and Treatment Officer

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Sandy Hook, KY

1d•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; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior. If you are looking for a career in the Department of Corrections that provides for career development, then we may have an opportunity for you! The Classification & Treatment Officers (CTOs) at Little Sandy Correctional Complex are responsible for the classification inmates eligible to stay in the county jails including ones that return from shock probation, Mandatory Reentry Supervision (MRS), and parole.

Requirements

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
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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.
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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.
Completes 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.
Serves 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.