What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Officer II position at The State of Kansas?
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: January 31, 2025
Required documents uploaded by: January 31, 2025
Agency Information:
Lansing Correctional Facility
301 E. Kansas St.
Lansing, KS 66043
About the Position
Multiple vacancies may be filled from this posting.
Who can apply: Anyone (External)
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: Pay Grade 30 Step 10; $56,118.40/$26.98 hour
- Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
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
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
This is full performance corrections work enforcing designated laws, rules, and regulations in a corrections facility and providing functional supervision to lower level Corrections Officers. Incumbent in this class is responsible for controlling inmates living, work or recreational areas on a specific post in corrections institution and providing functional supervision to lower level Corrections Officers assigned to the post. Incumbent may serve as a member of a unit team providing input into the rehabilitation of members within the unit. Incumbent in this class is certified Corrections Officer and exercise delegated statutory powers.
The position requires strong problem solving skills; good oral and written communication skills; effective conflict management skills; ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships and effective customer service skills; ability to adapt to new situations and/or changes. The incumbent must be capable of performing established Essential Physical Functions. An initial 6-month probationary period is required for new promoted employees.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- As second officer supervises, maintains discipline and control of residents in their living quarters, at meals, in classrooms, in the hospital, kitchen and bathing areas; while they are segregated for punitive protective and administrative purposes; while they are on work details (inside and outside)
- Searches residents at their work, recreation, in the infirmary, while in food service and in their housing units to prevent the secreting of contraband and fabrication of lethal weapons, by physical pat down in either standing prone position
- Shakes down physical areas of the facility as directed or upon own initiative in order to prevent and control the secreting of contraband in living units, stairways, work areas, recreation areas
Qualifications
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Education:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Licensing & Certification:
- Driver's License
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must meet all minimum qualifications and necessary special requirements for COI (A). In addition, a minimum of one year of relevant experience in the field of corrections or in the detention of convicted offenders; and have successfully completed the Corrections Officer Training (COTP). At the discretion of the agency, relevant college coursework or completion of corrections officer training in another jurisdiction may be substituted for some or all of the required COTP.
Minimum Competencies:
- Applicant will be able to interact with co-workers, inmates, and outside personnel to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Applicant selected will have strong organizational skills and function with minimal supervision and direction.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
- 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
Email: Lori.East@ks.gov
Phone: 913-250-2629
- Cell Phone: 913-683-0780
Mailing Address: Lansing Correctional Facility
P.O. Box 2
Lansing, KS 66043
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Transcripts
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Tax Clearance
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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.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
Lansing Correctional Facility is approved for the Veterans' GI Bill Apprenticeship Program.
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.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
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 : $26,980 - $56,118