Classification and Treatment Officer

Advertisement Closes 10/21/2026 (11:59 PM ET) req81929 Classification and Treatment Officer Pay Grade 13 Salary $52,501.44 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet 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, 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 and Treatment Officer is vital to this mission by performing duties in the evaluation, assessment and counseling of inmates. Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following 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. 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