Corrections Officer - ADULT SERVICES FULL TIME/PART TIME - CORRECTIONS

Sedgwick County•Wichita, KS

About The Position

Performs routine work involving the observation, security, and supervision of adult residents in a 24-hour correctional residential facility. Monitors resident activities within the facility or, as approved, outside the facility, with emphasis on security, behavior change, leadership, and modeling prosocial attitudes, beliefs, values, and behaviors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; certified diploma or transcript verifying equivalent credits is required.
Six months of experience providing supervision, treatment, or related services to adult or youth clients; professional references are required to verify related work experience.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess first aid, CPR, and physical restraint certification, or be able to acquire them within the initial period of employment.
Must have a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver's license and current proof of automobile insurance.
Must pass a legal background check, Child and Adult Abuse & Neglect Central Registry checks, KCJIS Security Policy fingerprint check, and pre-employment screens.
Must meet the conditions contained in KSA 65-516 and KAR 28-4-356(d), (1-5).

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working with justice-involved youth or an adult offender population; professional references are required to verify related work experience.
Associate of Arts degree with coursework in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a related field; transcript verifying education credits is required.

Responsibilities

Supervise and monitor adult clients in a residential and work release facility to ensure safety, security, accountability, and compliance with program rules.
Monitor recreational and group activities.
Perform routine searches of clients, their property, living quarters, and common areas.
Prepare and review reports and other communications to maintain awareness of activities within the facility and its residents.
Investigate client rule violations, prepare disciplinary reports, and ensure appropriate violation responses are applied consistently.
Identify and acknowledge positive client behavior through appropriate incentives and recognition.
Provide situational support to clients regarding behavior and program expectations to promote understanding, compliance, and successful participation.
Provide crisis intervention or suicide prevention, apply approved emergency intervention, or use restraint when appropriate.
Administer and document first aid to clients as needed.
Escort or transport clients to and from court, visitation, school, programming, and other approved activities; serve as a liaison and communicate with appropriate parties to monitor client activities in the community.
Inspect facility living areas to ensure doors, windows, and other areas are secure to prevent unauthorized departure and promote facility security.