Corrections Supervisor III

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

Job Posting closes:
June 12th, 2026

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO APPLY

Agency Information:

Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex

1430 NW 25th St.

Topeka, KS 66618

About the Position:

Who can apply:
Anyone who is qualified

Classified/Unclassified Service:
Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Work Schedule:

40 hours

Eligible to Receive Benefits:
Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible:
Yes

Search : $36.13/hour $75,150.40/year

* 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:

The captain's primary role is to lead an assigned shift. The captain bears responsibility for the operation of the shift and the conduct of the uniformed staff on duty during that shift. The captain is expected to be proactive in identifying problems related to safety, morale, or fiscal areas. The captain is responsible for the development of strategies, tactics, identifying problems as well as, implement and measure concepts that have been presented to and approved by the Chief of Security (Major).

The captain is responsible for the command and leadership philosophy of the shift's subordinate supervisors, and to ensure all normal and routine shift functions are carried out as mandated, ordered, or directed per policy, procedure, or directives.

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

* Manages time effectively in planning, organizing, supervising, and evaluating security operations for all units. Inspects physical plant and evaluates for security defects. Reviews reports of inspections conducted by other security personnel and initiates action as necessary to correct discrepancies found. Executes directives and assignments issued by Chief of Security (Major), Deputy Superintendent, or Superintendent.

* Plans, organizes, directs, reviews, develops and implements orders, directives, policies, and procedures concerning security operations including, but not limited to facility general orders, post orders, and contingency plans. Ensures compliance with established policy by all subordinate staff. Recommends and/or initiates corrective action when deviations are discovered.

* This position supervises the Juvenile Corrections Officer IIIs assigned to the shift and will plan, coordinate, and evaluate the scheduling needs of Juvenile Corrections Officers facility-wide to ensure there is always adequate staff coverage. Interviews, recommends hiring, assigns and supervises security staff. Participates in decisions related to security issues. Conducts and/or participates in the daily security briefing. May work weekends and other shifts, as necessary.

* Plans, directs, and evaluates the security program of the facility, both on campus and off. Develops and implements systems for controlling contraband. Develops, evaluates, and implements procedures for inspecting vehicles and personnel entering the facility. Develops and implements procedures for the shakedown of the facility. Advises the Major on the needs of the facility that fall under their management.

* Investigates inquiries on security issues/crimes at the facility. Participates in investigations at the direction of the Superintendent. Participates in investigations, debriefings, compiling of information and submitting reports for incidences of escapes or other breach of security situations that may occur. Provides necessary assistance to law enforcement agencies when they are involved with investigation of criminal activity relating to the business of KJCC.

* Evaluates subordinate employees and administers the evaluation process in a fair and equitable manner.…