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Classification and Treatment Officer

@ Commonwealth of Kentucky
Eddyville, Kentucky, United States
$53k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Interview inmates, Evaluate inmates, Counsel inmates
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's degree required; no prior experience required; substitutions allowed for education or experience where noted.
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Connecting People to Purpose




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5/4/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)




26-01970


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





Hiring Agency


Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections




Location


266 Water St
Eddyville, KY 42038 USA




Description


Creating a Better, Safer Kentucky


At the INSERT INSTITUTION NAME HERE, the mission is to promote safety for the citizens of the Commonwealth by
operating an efficient adult correctional institution. Our main purpose is to pro-vide a safe, secure, humane
environment for its residents and to prepare incarcerated felons for a successful reintegration into society
using constructive classification, employment training pro-grams 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 mat-ters
  • 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 A'Neial Bell at A'[email protected] or 270-388-2211.




An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D




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