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Corrections Officer I

Agency Information:

Lansing Correctional Facility

301 E. Kansas St.

Lansing, KS 66043

About the Position

• Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Varies
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
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Compensation: 26.13 includes differentials

After successful 3 months of employment $26.58 includes differentials

After successful 9 months of employment $27.13 includes differentials

After successful 12 months of employment Promotion to COI (B) $28.16 includes differentials

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage starts on the 1st day of employment
• 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

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise, maintain discipline and control of inmates at all times.
• Shake down physical areas of the facility and perform pat downs of inmates to prevent and control the secreting of contraband.
• Applies mechanical restraints when necessary.
• Observes inmate activity and interactions in the area of responsibility while enforcing policies, rules and regulations.
• Conduct and report periodic counts of inmates.
• Reports incidents and behavior that deviate from the inmate’s general profile or that could cause an immediate problem.
• Responds to emergency situations in accordance with appropriate contingency plans.

Qualifications

• Education :High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Driver's License
• Minimum Qualifications :Graduation from High School or equivalent. Must possess valid, current driver's license. Must be 18 years of age, free from misdemeanor convictions involving domestic battery as an adult, unless the conviction was for a battery committed prior to July 1, 1997 and has been expunged. Must be free of Felony convictions. Must be able to perform the physical functions deemed essential for this classification.
• Preferred Qualifications : Certification as a Corrections Officer by the Secretary of Corrections. This certification is only issued upon completion of the Corrections Officer basic training and must be renewed annually as prescribed by the Secretary. Ability to deal effectively with individuals. Knowledge of procedures and practices of supervising inmates confined to an adult maximum correctional institution. Ability to use physical force as warranted to subdue violent inmates.
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements : Must pass KDOC written Corrections Officer test and must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services. Must pass a physical exam, background investigation and submit a State of Kansas Tax Clearance.

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name : Lori East
• Phone : (913)250-2629
• Cell Phone: (913)683-0780
• Mailing Address :

Lansing Correctional Facility

P.O. Box 2

Lansing, KS 66043

Lansing Correctional Facility is approved for the Veterans' GI Bill Apprenticeship Program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.13 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person