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May 07, 2026

Administrative Specialist

Job Description

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5/15/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
26-02151
Administrative Specialist
Pay Grade
12
Salary
$38,093.28 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
Location
374 New Bethel Church Road
Fredonia, KY 42411 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 the 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.

The Western Kentucky Correctional Complex is seeking candidates for an Administrative Specialist position. This position will perform administrative office support duties to facilitate details for management.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Prepare and draft various correspondence to include manuals, records, memos, and other records.
  • Maintain filing system according to set procedure.
  • Schedule appointments.
  • Provide general information to institutional staff.
  • Interpret procedures and regulations for the completion of daily work.
  • Review documents according to set procedure.
  • Order and track office supplies.
  • Answer incoming phone calls.
The ideal candidate for this position will have the ability to multi-task, ability to work under pressure concerning deadlines, be detail oriented, have excellent communication and telephone skills, be organized, and be a team- player.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.


EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of professional, administrative, or business experience.


Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.


Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional administrative, business, research, and/or clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties 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 Tim East at tim.east@ky.gov.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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