Corrections Officer I (A)

State of Kansas-posted 30 days ago

Full-time • Entry Level

Onsite • Shawnee, KS

1-10 employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

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This position supervises and maintains discipline, safety, and control of residents at all times. Applicants must meet a minimum score on the Corrections Officer test to be considered for an interview. This position is subject to regular rotation of post and/or shift assignment within the facility. The incumbent must be capable of performing the position's Essential Physical Functions. A full position description and required Essential/Event Driven Physical Functions for this classification can be obtained by contacting the recruiter listed in this posting. An initial 12-month probationary period is required for new Corrections Officers. Corrections Officers are required to weapons qualify under KDOC guidelines during initial training and on an annual basis.

Observe and recall surroundings, events, residents' behavior, activities, and interactions while enforcing policies, rules, and regulations.
Interact with residents and co-workers to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Performs searches of residents, persons, and physical areas to prevent and control contraband.
Follows established security procedures in controlling visitor, staff, resident, and vehicular traffic to prevent the admittance or exit of authorized persons and the introduction of contraband; and takes and reports periodic counts of residents.
Responds to emergency situations in accordance with appropriate contingency plans. Remain calm during stressful situations.
Write clear and complete sentences; climb stairs; remain alert over long periods of time; and use physical force to subdue violent and resisting residents.

Must be 18 YOA
Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
No felony convictions; no felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crimes
No convictions for possession of a controlled substance or drug paraphernalia in the past 60 months
Free of DUI convictions within the past 24 months
Pass a background investigation, medical exam, TB test, and drug screen
Possess a valid driver's license
No convictions for crimes punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year
Free of pending criminal charges, indictments, or outstanding warrants
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license

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)
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
State of Kansas Employee Benefits Page

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