Administrative Specialist; Payroll Clerk

Position: Administrative Specialist (Payroll Clerk)
Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting

Job Posting Closes:
June 22, 2026

Agency Information:

Norton Correctional Facility is state owned and operated prison under the Kansas Department of Corrections. Norton Correctional Facility is a prison comprised of minimum, low, and medium incarcerated residents. Norton Correctional Facility is split into two different physical locations, Norton, KS housing Central Unit and Stockton, KS housing East Unit. The Kansas Department of Corrections and Norton Correctional Facility adhere to the following mission, vision, and beliefs.

Our Mission:
Partnering to Promote Safety and Responsibility through Best Practices.

Our Vision:
Transforming Lives for the Safety of All.

Our Beliefs:
Our employees are our most influential resource. Everyone has worth and will be treated with dignity and respect through our words and actions. Everyone deserves compassion, empathy, and support. Everyone has the potential for future success through effective development and support. Transformative change is accomplished through teamwork and collaboration. Trust, honesty and transparency are essential to our success. Inclusive practices, acceptance and diversity are the foundation of our mission.

Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility

The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) does not sponsor employment visas for any positions and does not participate in the STEM-OPT extension program. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents, please refer to the federal Form I-9.

E-Verify Participation

KDOC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with the information from your Form I-9 to confirm authorization to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please visit E-Verify.gov. For information about your rights under the Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER), please visit justice.gov/crt/immigrant-and-employee-rights-section.

KDOC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About the Position

Who can apply:
Any applicants that meet the minimum qualifications

Classified/Unclassified Service:
Classified

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Eligible to Receive Benefits:
Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible:
Yes

Compensation: $17.56+ hourly / $36,524.80+ annually

* 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

The Administrative Specialist is responsible for maintaining the inmate payroll system for the Norton Correctional Facility. Calculates inmate pay including those inmates assigned to hourly wage jobs. Formulates changes from the Offender Activities Report and codes them into Athena payroll records on a daily basis. Calculates and processes closeout pay sheets on inmates transferred or released from the facility. Verifies and formulates responses to payroll information requests on Form 9's from the inmate population.

This position also assists with sorting, scanning, indexing, and imaging documents contained in Active and Inactive Inmate Records.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of experience in general office, clerical and administrative support work. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
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