Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Agency Information:

Lansing Correctional Facility

301 E. Kansas St.

Lansing, KS 66043

About the Position

• Who can apply: Agency Only

• 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

• Search Keywords: Corrections, Leavenworth County, Lansing, Lansing Correctional Facility

  
  

Compensation: $31.68 includes differentials

• 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

  
  

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Plans organizes and directs the work of subordinate Corrections Officers in the performance of duties to ensure compliance with established operations procedures. Oversees enforcement of rules and regulations and takes appropriate action to correct noted deficiencies or deviations. Oversees the proper supervision of inmate activity areas as necessary during the assigned shift. Works with subordinate staff in the area of inmate management and in problem solving in complex situations. Supervises, maintains discipline and control of inmates in their living quarters, at meals, in classrooms, at work sites, activity and program areas in the hospital, kitchen and bathing areas; while they are segregated for punitive, protective and adminstrative purposes; while they are on work details (inside and outside).

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

• Reviews reports submitted by subordinate officers to ensure their accuracy and completeness including but not limited to; property inventory, disciplinary reports, incident reports and narratives, Ensures all reports comply with applicable rules, regulations, policies and orders.
• Prepares and submits reports as required by the Department and the facility. Ensures that reports meet quality and are submitted within time frames. Shakes down physical areas of the facility as directed in order to prevent and control the secreting of contraband in living units, stairways, work areas, and recreation areas.
• Prepares evaluations of subordinate employees as assigned. Counsels those employees and provides documentation to support those evaluations to the shift supervisor.
• Provides necessary training and guidance to subordinate Corrections Officers. Documents on-the-job training as required by departmental policy.
• Assists shift supervisor in preparation of counts. Ensures all counts are accurate and properly documented. Responds to emergency situations in accord with appropriate contingency plan.

Qualifications

• Licensing & Certification:

Driver's License

• Minimum Qualifications:

Must meet all the minimum qualifications and necessary special requirements for COI (A); be at least 21 years of age, have 2 years of relevant experience in the field of corrections or in the detention of convicted offenders; and have successfully completed the Corrections Officer Training Program (COTP). At the discretion of the agency, relevant coursework or completion of the corrections officer training in another jurisdiction many be substituted for some or all the required COTP.

• Preferred Qualifications:

Certification as a Corrections Officer by the Secretary of Corrections. This certification is only issued upon the completion of the Corrections Officer basic training and must be renewed annually as prescribed by the Secretary. Completion of the Department's Supervisory Training Course. Ability to deal effectively with individuals. Knowledge of procedure and practices of supervising inmates confined to and adult maximum correctional institution. Ability to use physical force as warranted to subdue violent inmates. Limited independent work experience in general corrections.

• 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 Certificate

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