Commonwealth of Kentucky

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6/22/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-03606

Classification and Treatment Officer

Pay Grade 13

Salary

$52,501.44 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

Kentucky State Penitentiary

266 Water Street

Eddyville, KY 42038 USA

Description

At the Kentucky State Penitentiary, the mission is to promote safety for the citizens of the Commonwealth by operating an efficient, adult male, medium-security institution. Our main purpose is to provide a safe, secure, humane environment for its residents and to prepare incarcerated felons for a successful reintegration into society through the use of constructive classification, employment training programs and treatment services and social programs.

The Classification and Treatment Officer is vital to this mission by performing duties in the evaluation, assessment and counseling of inmates.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Interview, evaluate and assess 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.

If you are seeking a career that is both challenging and rewarding, we would love to review your application!

Minimum 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

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office setting within a correctional institution.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact A'Neial Bell at A'Neial.Bell@ky.gov or 270-388-2211.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D