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Corrections Officer at Kansas Department of Corrections
Kansas Department of Corrections
Larned, Kansas
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Job Description
*Location:* Larned State Correctional Facility, 1318Kansas Hwy 264, Larned, KS 67550
*Why JoinUs*
Serve your community, build a stablelaw-enforcement career, and grow with the *Kansas Department ofCorrections (KDOC)*. We provide paid training, strong benefits, andclear advancement pathways in public safety.
*Employment Benefits*
* Comprehensive*medical, dental, vision* + mental health coverage
**Sick & Vacation leave*; *Paid State Holidays* (annuallydesignated)
* *Work-Life Balance* programs (parental,military, jury, funeral leave)
* *Fitness centers* inselect locations; STAR *employee discounts*
**Retirement* and *deferred compensation* programs
*Role Summary*
Entry-level*Correctional Officer* responsible for direct supervision of adultinmates during routine shifts, resolving issues, enforcing rules,and *responding to emergencies* to maintain a *safe, secureenvironment* for staff, inmates, and visitors.
*Key Responsibilities*
* *Superviseinmates* in living units, dining, classrooms, work sites, programs,hospital, kitchen, and bathing areas
* *Monitorsegregation units* (punitive, protective, administrative) and *workdetails* (inside/outside)
* Maintain *discipline,safety, and control*; enforce rules and sanctionsconsistently
* Conduct *counts, searches, and securitychecks* to deter contraband and escape risks
* Observe,document, and *report behavior changes/incidents* promptly
* Follow emergency procedures; *respond, de-escalate, andrestrain* when warranted
* Complete accurate *incidentand shift reports*; communicate clearly with supervisors and teammembers
*Minimum Qualifications*
* *High School Diploma/GED*
* *Validdriver’s license*
* *18+ years* of age
* No*felony convictions*; no *misdemeanor domestic battery* as an adult(unless committed before July 1, 1997 and expunged)
*Ability to *pass drug screening* approved by the Division ofPersonnel Services
*PreferredQualifications*
* KDOC *Corrections OfficerCertification* (issued upon completion of Basic Training; renewedannually)
* Current *CPR* certification (maintained viain-service training)
* Annual *weaponsqualification*
* Demonstrated ability to *de-escalateconflict*, use *appropriate physical force*, and *work effectively*with diverse individuals
* Familiarity with *adultmulti-security correctional operations* and supervisionpractices
*Post-Offer, Pre-EmploymentRequirements*
* *Background check* and*positive references*
* Submission of all requiredapplication documents
* *Kansas Tax Clearance* within 10days of conditional offer
* *Drug screen* and*physical*
*Equal EmploymentOpportunity*
The State of Kansas is an*Equal Opportunity Employer* committed to *diversity, equity, andinclusion*. All qualified applicants are considered without regardto race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or anyother non-merit factor.
Job Type:Full-time
Pay: $48,484.00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
*Military leave
* Paid time off
* Parentalleave
* Retirement plan
* Visioninsurance
Work Location: Inperson
*Why JoinUs*
Serve your community, build a stablelaw-enforcement career, and grow with the *Kansas Department ofCorrections (KDOC)*. We provide paid training, strong benefits, andclear advancement pathways in public safety.
*Employment Benefits*
* Comprehensive*medical, dental, vision* + mental health coverage
**Sick & Vacation leave*; *Paid State Holidays* (annuallydesignated)
* *Work-Life Balance* programs (parental,military, jury, funeral leave)
* *Fitness centers* inselect locations; STAR *employee discounts*
**Retirement* and *deferred compensation* programs
*Role Summary*
Entry-level*Correctional Officer* responsible for direct supervision of adultinmates during routine shifts, resolving issues, enforcing rules,and *responding to emergencies* to maintain a *safe, secureenvironment* for staff, inmates, and visitors.
*Key Responsibilities*
* *Superviseinmates* in living units, dining, classrooms, work sites, programs,hospital, kitchen, and bathing areas
* *Monitorsegregation units* (punitive, protective, administrative) and *workdetails* (inside/outside)
* Maintain *discipline,safety, and control*; enforce rules and sanctionsconsistently
* Conduct *counts, searches, and securitychecks* to deter contraband and escape risks
* Observe,document, and *report behavior changes/incidents* promptly
* Follow emergency procedures; *respond, de-escalate, andrestrain* when warranted
* Complete accurate *incidentand shift reports*; communicate clearly with supervisors and teammembers
*Minimum Qualifications*
* *High School Diploma/GED*
* *Validdriver’s license*
* *18+ years* of age
* No*felony convictions*; no *misdemeanor domestic battery* as an adult(unless committed before July 1, 1997 and expunged)
*Ability to *pass drug screening* approved by the Division ofPersonnel Services
*PreferredQualifications*
* KDOC *Corrections OfficerCertification* (issued upon completion of Basic Training; renewedannually)
* Current *CPR* certification (maintained viain-service training)
* Annual *weaponsqualification*
* Demonstrated ability to *de-escalateconflict*, use *appropriate physical force*, and *work effectively*with diverse individuals
* Familiarity with *adultmulti-security correctional operations* and supervisionpractices
*Post-Offer, Pre-EmploymentRequirements*
* *Background check* and*positive references*
* Submission of all requiredapplication documents
* *Kansas Tax Clearance* within 10days of conditional offer
* *Drug screen* and*physical*
*Equal EmploymentOpportunity*
The State of Kansas is an*Equal Opportunity Employer* committed to *diversity, equity, andinclusion*. All qualified applicants are considered without regardto race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or anyother non-merit factor.
Job Type:Full-time
Pay: $48,484.00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
*Military leave
* Paid time off
* Parentalleave
* Retirement plan
* Visioninsurance
Work Location: Inperson
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