Classification and Treatment Officer
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Kentucky Personnel Cabinet
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Classification and Treatment Officer
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet
Posted 3 months ago
Full Time
West Liberty, Kentucky
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The officer evaluates, assesses, and counsels inmates to identify behavioral patterns and develop case histories. They serve on classification committees and provide daily guidance to inmates regarding personal and institutional matters.
Qualifications
You possess a Bachelor's degree and have no prior experience requirements, though relevant correctional, law enforcement, or military experience can substitute for education. You will be responsible for evaluating, assessing, and counseling inmates, developing case histories, serving on committees, preparing classification reports, and providing counseling on institutional and personal matters.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Corrections
Law enforcement
Military experience
Job Description
West Liberty, KY 41472 USA Description Creating a Better, Safer Kentucky
At the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex, the mission is to promote safety for the citizens of the Commonwealth by operating an efficient adult correctional 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 using constructive classification, employment training programs and 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:
- Interviewing, evaluating and assessing 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
All applicants must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition at the time of employment.
Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information. 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 Regina Setters at Reginak.Setters@ky.gov An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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