Corrections Officer I (A)

Employment Benefits:Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverageSick & Vacation leaveWork-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leavePaid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)Fitness Centers in select locationsEmployee discounts with the Retirement and deferred compensation programsPosition Summary & Responsibilities:Job Responsibilities: Supervises and maintains discipline and control of residentsat 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.A full Position Description and required Essential/Event Driven Physical Functions for this classification can be obtained by contacting the recruiter listed below.Qualifications:Education: High School Diploma or GEDLicensing & Certification: Valid Driver's LicenseMinimum 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).Performance Standards:Corrections Officer IAs are evaluated on their ability to observe and recall residentbehavior, surroundings, and events; write clear and complete sentences; quickly respond to emergencies, climb stairs, and use physical force to subdue violent and resisting residents; remain alert over long periods of time; remain calm during stressful situations; and interact with residentsand coworkers to establish and maintain effective working relationships. The incumbent must be capable of performing Essential/Event DrivenPhysical Functions. An initial 12-month probationary period is required for new Corrections Officers.Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must pass pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment physical.

Created: 2025-11-07