Classification and Treatment Officer

Advertisement Closes 5/28/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 26-02461 Classification and Treatment Officer Pay Grade 13 Salary $52,501.44 Annually Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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FULL TIME

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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 1200 River Road Central City, KY 42330 USA Description Creating a Better, Safer Kentucky At the Green River 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.

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 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

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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 Vicki Allen at Vicki.

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