Classification and Treatment Officer

Pay Grade 13 | Full-time (40 hours/week) | Eligible for overtime pay

About the role

The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 13 correctional facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure, and humane environment for staff and offenders while carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes. The Classification and Treatment Officers (CTOs) at Western Kentucky Correctional Complex review inmate files, help inmates adjust to incarceration, and work closely with security to maintain institutional safety and security.

Responsibilities

• Interview and classify all inmates.
• Serve as a member of the classification committee.
• Recommend programming based on inmate needs.
• Utilize the Kentucky Offender Management System to enter information into inmate files.
• Review inmate classifications for reclassification as needed per adjustment results and the removal/addition of detainers.
• Conduct risk assessments and 30-day reviews for each inmate.
• Field phone calls from family members, attorneys, and other outside agencies.
• Arrange scheduled visits with attorneys and other outside agencies as needed.
• Review Meritorious Good Time monthly for current caseload.
• Review and submit job classification forms.
• Assist security staff when needed in the unit and on the yard.
• Work a designated late night each week and facilitate an inmate program.
• Conduct daily tours throughout the unit.
• Hold scheduled office hours to remain accessible to inmates and answer questions.
• Serve as a Grievance Committee member.

Note: Due to applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis, even though it has been legalized in Kentucky.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Additional experience in corrections, law enforcement, or a related field may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Current or prior military experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Working Conditions

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

Pay

$52,501.44 annually

Schedule

40 hours per week, including a designated late night each week.