What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Manager II position at The State of Kansas?
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: Req.#216246
Job Posting closes: Thursday, April 17, 2025
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About the Position: Corrections Manager II, Req.#216246
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Compensation: $64,937.60 to $75,150.40 /Annual ($31.22 to $36.13/Hourly)*
Offered salary will be determined by education, experience, or qualifications. Though this position is unclassified, the posted starting salary is equivalent to classified Pay Grade 35, steps 6 to 12. Please contact Recruitment Coordinator for further details.
Employment Benefits
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)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
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Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
This position provides communications and program support to the Director of Operations and the Deputy Secretary of Facilities Management by researching and responding to reported concerns, as well as monitoring, developing, and coordinating programs in support of the statewide PREA Coordinator in support of the mission of the Kansas Department of Corrections.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Reviews resident class I and II disciplinary reports/appeals. Work includes reviewing the record of appeal, including the appellant's arguments and agency of jurisdiction's findings, and rendering an appropriate decision. Initiates appropriate contacts with counsel and others in the agency and presents requests for extensions for disciplinary hearings to Director of Operations. Assists hearing officers with incorporating risk management principles when requested. Develops and completes scheduled audits of facility disciplinary processes. Provides monthly reports noting disciplinary trends department wide to include sanction summaries.
Prepare, investigate, interpret, and complete data tracking mechanisms in support of the PREA Coordinator. Perform data searches, audit scheduling, completion of audit related materials as requested by the PREA Coordinator. Assist with training, communicating, and monitoring PREA related subjects and events. Assist with audits, participate in PCM conference calls, TIPR conference calls, and liaise with PCMs in support of the PREA Coordinator.
Assist FMS group as needed with communications to facilities. Ensure that sufficient information is gathered to provide timely responses to questions or concerns raised by the public regarding facility procedures and/or residents. Ensure all feedback is approved by Director of Operations prior to sending to other state agencies or the public.
Special projects and other related duties as assigned by the PREA Coordinator, the Director of Operations, or the Deputy Secretary of Facility Management.
Develops data reports to provide the information necessary to support and meet facility needs (data base/ crystal reports).
Serves as a back up for resident grievance appeals, property claims, and censor appeals. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree with major coursework in criminal justice, the social sciences, the behavioral sciences, or public administration and three years of experience in the field of corrections, including at least one year of supervisory and administrative/management experience. Additional experience may be substituted for the required education as determined relevant by the agency, see below for details.
- Experience working with and applying PREA standards and policies. Additional experience may be substituted for the required education as determined relevant by the agency.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of the Kansas corrections system; knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the Kansas corrections system.
Thorough working knowledge of PREA standards and policies.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to analyze and interpret written material in daily work; ability to engage in strategic planning.
Ability to set goals and carry out plan; ability to work effectively and productively with external and internal customers and colleagues.
Ability to operate personal computer and software, including Access, Excel, Word and Outlook.
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Alyssa Cabello
Human Resource - Recruitment Manager
Email: Alyssa.Cabello@ks.gov
Name: Daniel Cline
Human Resource - Recruitment Coordinator
Email: Daniel.Cline@ks.gov
Name: Tracy Masters
Human Resource - Benefits
Email: Tracy.Masters@ks.gov
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete
- Tax Clearance Certificate
- College Transcripts (if applicable)
- DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Visit the Tax Clearance site for more information on and where to obtain this Kansas Department of Revenue document.
How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
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.
Salary : $64,938 - $75,150
