Advertisement Closes 5/27/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 26-02438 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   Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections Location 200 Road to Justice
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, and humane environment for its residents and to prepare incarcerated felons for a successful reintegration into society using constructive classification, employment training programs, 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.

The responsibilities may include:

• Interviewing, evaluating, and assessing inmates to identify behavioral patterns.
• Developing case history on inmates.
• Serving on committees to determine classification.
• Preparing reports to assist with classification.
• Providing daily counsel to inmates regarding the institution, as well as personal or family matters.
• Responding 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!

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