Offender Information Specialist I
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The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking an Offender Information Specialist I at the Kentucky State Penitentiary. The role performs sentencing calculations to determine parole eligibility and inmate release, and maintains offender records. It also processes open records requests, reviews records for transfers, coordinates trips and logs, works with court and law enforcement officials, compiles reports, and responds to inquiries.
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11/2/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2605622
Offender Information Specialist I
Pay Grade12
Salary
$38,854.56 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment. (https://personnel.ky.gov/Pages/Careers.aspx)
Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
Location
266 Water Street
Eddyville, KY 42038 USA
Description
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 in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes, as well as to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.
The Kentucky State Penitentiary (KSP) is seeking candidates for an Offender Information Specialist I. This position performs sentencing calculations to determine parole eligibility and release of inmates, as well as maintains offender inmates records within the facility.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Process open records requests.
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Work in systems such as the Kentucky Offender Management System (KOMS), Court-Net, E-Warrants and the Kentucky Sex Offender Registry System (SOR).
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Review inmate records for transfers.
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Schedule and maintain trips and logs.
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Work directly with the Office of the Courts and court officials, as well as local and state police.
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Complete sentence calculations.
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Compile various reports.
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Respond to inquiries.
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:Administrative, legal, paralegal, law enforcement, or offender records work experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office setting.
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 Candy Dickerson [email protected] ([email protected] ?Subject=2605622 - Offender Information Specialist I) .
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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