Corrections Officer

Corrections Officer (Part‑time and Full‑time). Salary starting at $18.55/hr.

Under general supervision, performs duties related to the enforcement of federal, state, and county laws and ordinances in conjunction with the processing and care of County prisoners.

• Process incoming inmates, including searches, inventory of personal property, issuance of jail clothing, photographing, fingerprinting, and completion of the computer‑based booking program.
• Conduct searches of inmates and their clothing for contraband.
• Prepare and maintain logs and reports.
• Oversee inmates and maintain security, accountability, and control of inmates.
• Perform periodic shakedowns and monitor activities and well‑being of inmates.
• Inspect mail and personal property.
• Provide basic first aid and CPR; call for EMS and officer support in emergencies.
• Serve meals and ensure proper feeding and hygiene of inmates.
• Issue items from commissary.
• Assist in the transportation of inmates.
• Release and log out inmates for work release; check them in on return.
• Release inmates with Shift Supervisor approval after all required checks are completed and deemed accurate.
• Complete a variety of reports and documents.
• Receive and secure bonds; maintain records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license.
• Minimum age 18 years or older by hiring date.
• No felony convictions.
• No convictions for domestic violence, stalking, or related offenses.
• Must be able to perform the physical duties of a Corrections Officer.
• Working knowledge of first aid.
• Ability to learn regulations regarding jails, confinement of prisoners, and prisoner care practices.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform a high level of sustained physical activity.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co‑workers, prisoners, and the public.

Any combination of experience and training equivalent to a high school diploma; some public contact experience is desirable.

• Good overall physical and mental condition to perform all statutory duties of a Corrections Officer.
• Ability to perform the physical functions of a Corrections Officer, including standing for long periods, responding to emergencies, using physical force to subdue or restrain inmates, operating gates and doors, lifting/carrying or assisting in evacuation of unconscious or unwilling inmates, crouching, climbing, kneeling, crawling, walking as necessary for searches, running up/down stairs, and dealing effectively with inmates upon arrival.
• Good vision to observe inmate activities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in typing/keyboard use to write reports and enter data into a computer‑based inmate database.
• Ability to interact effectively and proactively in the adult correctional environment.
• Compliance with facility policies, procedures, General Orders, and Post Orders.
• Decision‑making based on facts and circumstances present at the time of an incident or event.
• Commitment to attend training to develop necessary skills.