Corrections Officer I (A)
About The Position
Who can apply: Those who meet the minimum qualifications (External Posting) Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Work Schedule: Shift Work Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes Compensation: Pay Grade 27; Step 10; $48,484.80/annually; $23.31/hour Employment Benefits: Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Licensing & Certification: Valid Driver's License
- Minimum Qualifications: At least 18 years of age at the time of appointment; high school diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license; free of felony conviction(s); free of any felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime as set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 922 (d) (9) and (g) (9).
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment physical.
Responsibilities
- Supervises and maintains discipline and control of residents at all times.
- Performs searches of residents, persons, and physical areas in order to prevent and control contraband.
- Observes and monitors residents, activities, and interactions while enforcing policies, rules, and regulations.
- Follows established security procedures in controlling visitor, staff, resident, and vehicular traffic to prevent the admittance or exit of unauthorized persons and the introduction of contraband; and takes and reports periodic counts of residents.
- Responds to emergency situations in accordance with appropriate contingency plans.
- Subject to regular rotation of post and/or shift assignment within the facility.
- Corrections Officers are required to weapons qualify under Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) guidelines during initial training and on an annual basis.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
- Sick & Vacation leave
- Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
- Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
- Fitness Centers in select locations
- Employee discounts with the STAR Program
- Retirement and deferred compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
