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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
4000 Morgan Road
La Grange, KY 40031 USA
La Grange, KY 40031 USA
Description
At Roederer Correctional Complex (RCC) 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 its residents, as well as 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.
The responsibilities may include:
The Classification & Treatment Officer is vital to this mission by performing duties in the evaluation, assessment, and counseling of inmates.
The responsibilities may include:
- 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.
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 Sasmita Nanda at Sasmita.Nanda@ky.gov.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $52,501