Corrections Officer

Position: Corrections Officer I (A)
Location: Ellsworth

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

Job Posting closes:
Multiple vacancies (INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD AS APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED)

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Multiple vacancies (INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD AS APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED)

Agency Information:
Ellsworth Correctional Facility, 1607 State Street, Ellsworth, KS 67439

About the Position:

Who can apply:
Those who meet the minimum qualifications (External Posting)

Classified/Unclassified Service:
Classified

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Work Schedule:

Shift Work

Eligible to Receive Benefits:
Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible:
Yes

Compensation:
Pay Grade 27;
Step 10; $48,484.80/annually; $23.31/hour

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:

Job Responsibilities:

Supervises and maintains discipline and control of residents at 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 GED

Licensing & Certification:
Valid Driver's License

Minimum 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 I(A) s are evaluated on their ability to observe and recall resident behavior, 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 residents and coworkers to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

The incumbent must be capable of performing Essential/Event Driven Physical 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.

Recruiter Contact Information:

Name:
Christine Orr

Email:
Christine.

Orr

Phone:

Mailing Address:

Ellsworth Correctional Facility

P.O. Box 107, 1607 State Street

Ellsworth, KS

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

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* Transcripts

* Kansas Tax Clearance

* DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

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