EAI Director

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:
Req.#219561

Job Posting closes:
Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Agency Information:

Kansas Department of Corrections

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

Our Vision:
Transforming Lives for the Safety of All.

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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: EAI Director, Req.#219561

This position will be located at our Kansas Department of Corrections Central Office, in Shawnee County.

Who can apply:
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements

Classified/Unclassified Service:
Unclassified Service

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Work Schedule:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Eligible to Receive Benefits:
Yes

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Compensation: $80,000 to $108,555/Annual

* Offered salary will be determined by experience, qualifications, and skill set that the candidate brings to the position. 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 will lead, direct and supervise the KDOC Enforcement, Apprehension and investigation (EAI) Division, including facility and field operations, acting as liaison between other KDOC divisions / sections and outside agencies, and providing logistical support as needed.

Duties are complex in the scope of general and actual practices. The incumbent directs, assigns, supervises, and /or assists in criminal, personnel, and internal investigations and keeps current records and statistics of these investigations, ensuring that those activities are conducted in accordance with laws, regulations, department policy and procedures and good investigatory practice.

Ensures the EAI Division utilizes best practices in the collection, analyzing, and dissemination of intelligence. Monitors activities on the part of the staff assigned to ensure the development of actionable intelligence to proactively address undesirable activity within KDOC facilities and parole regions.

Job Responsibilities m…