(1) The commissioner of the Department of Corrections shall:
(a) Supervise and administer correctional institutions established and operated by the department, or any divisions of those institutions, the private prisons as provided by KRS 197.500, and the prison industry program within those institutions.
(b) Supervise the employment of prisoners who have not been paroled or conditionally released, either within or without the walls or enclosures of these institutions.
(c) Have the authority to transfer, with the approval of the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet, appropriated funds from the budget of one (1) penal institution to another.
(d) Determine minimum, maximum, and conditional release dates of prisoners in accordance with KRS 197.045.
(e) Authorize the transfer of prisoners between institutions.
(f) Create those positions and employ those personnel necessary to perform the functions of the department.
(g) Promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A to implement KRS 196.700 to 196.735.
(2) The commissioner may organize and maintain a training division for employees of the department and others and in connection therewith promulgate administrative regulations covering the course and conduct of the training and the period of time for which any employee or applicant therefor shall attend the school.
(a) The Division of Corrections Training shall establish, supervise, and coordinate training programs and schools for corrections personnel, jail personnel, and any other justice or nonlaw-enforcement related personnel as prescribed by the secretary and shall issue certification to those employees having successfully met the requirements of the training program.
(b) The Division of Corrections Training shall make a continuing study of corrections training standards and design, develop, and deliver preservice and in-service training programs.
(c) The Division of Corrections Training shall, by administrative regulations, prescribe minimum qualifications for its instructors and shall approve, issue, or revoke the certification of instructors.