Offender Information Specialist I

Offender Information Specialist I Advertisement Closes 9/16/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2604785. Pay Grade 12 Salary $38,093.28 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: 275 E Main St, Frankfort, KY 40601, USA. Description Would you like to have a position that is team oriented and full of opportunity for career development? If so, look no further than working as an Offender Information Specialist I for the Department of Corrections. The Offender Information Specialist I is assigned to the Offender Information Services Branch. Responsibilities Calculates terms of imprisonment to ensure that inmates have served the length of time required and issuing any credits to their sentences, release dates, jail time, parole eligibility and good time adjustments. Audits accuracy of terms of imprisonment. Enters data regarding terms of imprisonment into the Kentucky Offender Management System and maintains the status of active and inactive probationers. Serves as liaison for institutional staff. Provides verbal and written information regarding the status of prisoners to officials and the public. Furnishes records information to administrative staff, the Parole Board and Courts. Prepares inmate furloughs, transfers, conditional release and parole lists. Answers telephone inquiries from Probation and Parole Offices for information regarding inmate's sentences and release dates for the Pre- Sentence Investigation. Responds to Requests for Information According to Open Records Statutes. Implements All Functions Associated With Receiving and Discharging Inmates to and from the Department of Corrections. Communicates With Courts, County and State Agencies, General Public, Inmates, Institution Staff, Regarding Inmates Official Record. Interprets, Adheres to and Enforce All Rules, Regulations, Policies and Procedures Relating to Inmate Records. 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. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D #J-18808-Ljbffr