Justice Ombudsman pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20001862
- Class code
- 20001862
- Pay grade
- 15
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Justice Ombudsman is $4,040 to $6,464 per month, spanning every alternate range the plan defines.
- Kentucky publishes an entry rate and a midpoint for each pay grade, not a maximum, so the upper figure on this page is the grade midpoint.
- That works out to about $48,483 to $77,574 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20001862.
- The plan defines 3 alternate ranges for this class, so the rate depends on which criteria an employee meets.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Alternate ranges
| Range | Entry | Midpoint | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range 37.5-hour week | $4,040 | $6,060 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $4,310 | $6,464 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $24.86 | $37.30 | per hour |
Which alternate range applies is set by the plan's own criteria (experience, certification or assignment). The criteria text lives in the source document.
Class specification
The Personnel Cabinet class specification for this class is published by Kentucky Personnel Cabinet. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 09/16/2023.
What the state says the job is
Under the direction of the Department of Juvenile Justice Commissioner or the Department of Corrections Commissioner, provides assistance to the public and persons receiving services of the Department. Investigates citizen complaints and recommends policy changes; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Receives inquiries and complaints pertaining to juvenile justice or corrections issues from citizens, governmental officials and clients. Investigates complaints to determine if programs and services are being delivered and administered fairly and consistently. Elicits information from complainant, employee, and supervisory personnel concerning specific incidents. Prepares reports for the Commissioner's Office concerning deficiencies in the administration of program. Attempts to resolve problems. Recommends policy and procedural changes when problems are identified. Reviews technical information on all program areas to stay abreast of Departmental responsibilities.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Five years of professional experience in administering juvenile justice, human services, or correctional programs. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree will substitute for up to two years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in probation work and/or parole work, corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders, or in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program or any combination of the above will substitute for the required education on a year-for- year basis.
Quoted from the Personnel Cabinet class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet publishes this figure in Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule, effective September 16, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
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