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Corrections Officer

Kansas Department of Corrections - Norton, KS

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Job Details

Full-time $41,870 a year 7 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
2 years

Full Job Description

AGENCY INFORMATION

Norton Correctional Facility‍
11130 Road E4
Norton, KS 67654

SALARY & BENEFITS

The Kansas Department of Corrections offers a competitive entry-level salary of $41,870 / year with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance. We also offer work-life balance programs and significant growth opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must be at least 18 years old, complete a physical test and written examination, and have the equivalent to a high school diploma.

Candidates must be free of felony convictions, DUI convictions in the last 24 months and drug use or possession convections in the past 60 months. For more information and to complete our pre-screen please fill out the form below and connect with our recruitment team.

POSITION SUMMARY

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

Supervise, maintain discipline and control of offenders in their living quarters, at meals, in classrooms, at work sites, activities and program areas, bathing areas; while they are being escorted throughout the facility and off grounds as necessary.

Closely monitor offenders segregated for punitive, protective and administrative purposes.
Remain alert and attentive at all times.
Counsel with offenders to ensure compliance with the Behavior Management System and assist with their needs.
Record all incidents reports in the admissions, classification and evaluation modules (JJIS/JCFS) and complete required documentation prior to leaving post.
Make timely referrals to professional counseling staff.
Maintain proper relations with the offenders by remaining firm, fair, and consistent.

Supervise movement of offenders by alert observation to maintain a secure and controlled environment.

All offender movement throughout the facility and off grounds is achieved by officer escort procedures.
Conduct offender counts before, during and after escort to maintain security.
Ensure offenders know, understand, and comply with the rules and regulations and enforce consequences for rule violations.
Monitor deviations in offender conduct and behavior to prevent disturbances or escapes.
Report incidents or behaviors that deviate from the offender’s general profile or that could cause an immediate problem.

Provide exterior and interior checks of all facility buildings during the shift to ensure the buildings are secure and that no unauthorized persons are inside.

Patrol perimeter area either by foot or patrol vehicle in order to observe areas for violation of laws and regulations.
Conduct searches for contraband in areas of responsibility, including the offenders, buildings and vehicles, to prevent the introduction of contraband and fabrication of weapons.
Conduct physical search of premises from floor to ceiling which involves climbing on furniture and ladders to reach high places.
Control items of a secure nature such as radios, tools, locks, keys, mechanical restraints, medical equipment and medication.
Observe physical facility for deviations from normal, which might indicate drugs or weapons being manufactured, imported or hidden within the facility.

Respond to facility/unit emergency and crisis situations utilizing the appropriate contingency plans.

Proceed to area, analyze situation accurately and react quickly to properly secure area.
When necessary, physically restrain or subdue offenders using approved Handle With Care intervention techniques.
Operate all emergency equipment such as fire-extinguishers as required, performs Handle With Care techniques, administer first aid and/or CPR when necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,870.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

Norton, KS: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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