Commonwealth of Kentucky

Offender Information Specialist I

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  $38k/yr  •  Lexington, KY (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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6/23/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Offender Information Specialist I

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

3111 Spurr Rd
Lexington, KY 40511 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 132 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; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire
skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.

Blackburn Correctional Complex 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:

  • Process open records requests.
  • Work in systems such as the Kentucky Offender Management System (KOMS), Court-Net, E-Warrants and the
    Kentucky Sex Offender Registry System (SOR)
  • Review inmate records for transfers.
  • Schedule and maintain trips and logs.
  • Work directly with the Office of the Courts and Court Officials as well as Local and State Police.
  • Complete sentence calculations.
  • Compile various reports.
  • 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 Shayla Durham at Shayla.Durham@ky.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfort, Kentucky
Year Founded
1792
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