Classification and Treatment Officer

Final date to receive applications: 8/25/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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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:

3111 Spurr Road Lexington, KY 40511 USA

At the Kentucky Department of Corrections, the Division of Reentry is recognized for offering offenders "Asecond chance to make a first impression." The mission of Reentry is to make Kentucky safer by reducingrecidivism rates. Who wouldn’t want the chance to work within a program that directly impacts the safety ofthe communities we live in?

As corrections professionals, it is all of our jobs to assist in the reentry of offenders. Working within the department, with community partners, and state agencies to increase community safety and reduce recidivismrates. The reentry Classification and Treatment Officer will be heavily involved in the planning,facilitating, and evaluation of prerelease services for the reentry of offenders into the community.

Characteristics of the Job:

• Performs duties in the evaluation and assessment of potential reentry needs of inmates in acorrectional setting.
• Enhances community involvement with offender population by connecting offenders with providers that will assist them upon release.
• Monitors and facilitates PORTAL New Directions, Moral Recognition Therapy, and pre-release programming asneeded.
• Prepares monthly reports.
• Maintains files according to American Correctional Association (ACA) standards.
• Performs other duties as required.

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Ability to multitask
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the department and division

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

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

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 Michelle Chism sm.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D