Information Officer I

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5/20/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Information Officer I

Pay Grade 12

Salary

$35,712.48 - $53,568.48 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

Location

1025 Capital Center Drive 3rd Floor

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice, please visit: https://djj.ky.gov

This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following

• Performs beginning professional level journalistic functions in the preparation, editing, and proofreading of news releases, bulletins, reports, social media content, and other informational material for the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)
• Covers DJJ assignments in the gathering of information to write and edit press releases, talking points, articles and scripts for digital and print media.
• Develops content and development of agency newsletter.
• Assists staff and other branches with special projects and events, press conferences, awards and promotional ceremonies and Academy class graduations.
• Writes, Designs, Edits and Produces infographics for DJJ using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Maintains, develops and submits social media content.
• Serves as agency photographer for special events, ceremonies and agency outreach projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

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: Journalistic, public relations, or experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this job title series will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title are extensively involved with the public.

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 Morgan Hall at Morgan.Hall@ky.gov or 502-564-8214.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D