Corrections Officer II

2 months ago


Shawnee, United States State of Kansas Full time

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)

Employee discounts with the

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The primary mission of this position is to protect and serve the public members of Kansas, the secondary mission is to foster change in the resident population through appropriate behavior modeling, problem solving, communication skills and work ethics. This position serves a critical role in the overall operations of the facility by providing immediate supervision to all levels of the resident population during a routine shift, and resolving problems or responding to emergencies within the compound in a judicious, expedient manner with the goal of creating a safe living and working environment. Ultimately the goal is to modify the incarcerated individuals' behavior to acceptable levels so that they may eventually, if judged appropriate by the laws of Kansas, re-enter society and become productive members.

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

As Officer-in-charge or second officer, supervises, maintains discipline and control of residents in their living quarters, at meals, in classrooms, in the hospital, kitchen and bathing areas; while they are segregated for punitive, protective and administrative purposes; while they are on work details (inside and outside).

Searches inmates at their work, recreation, in the infirmary, while in food service and in their housing units to prevent the secreting of contraband and fabrication of lethal weapons, by physical pat down in a standing position. Applies mechanical restraints when necessary. Controls items of a security nature such as firearms, tools, locks, keys, medical equipment and drugs. 

Shakes down physical areas of the facility as directed or upon own initiative in order to prevent and control the secreting of contraband in living units, stairways. work areas, recreation areas, etc. Involves the physical search of premises from floor to ceiling and involves climbing on furniture and ladders to reach high places. Observes physical facility for deviations from normal which might indicate drugs or weapons being manufactured, imported, or hidden within the facility. Maintains, by observation, inventory and log, control of tools and equipment assigned to a crew or area to prevent the introduction of weapons, escape paraphernalia etc. back into the living areas.

Advises, counsels, and otherwise assists security personnel with occupational and/or personal problems, referring the individual, when necessary, to the appropriate department for further assistance. Attempts to resolve grievances and/or provides information to the employee on the procedures to follow for filing a formal grievance.

Follows established security procedure in controlling visitors, staff, residents and vehicular traffic to prevent the admittance or exit of unauthorized persons and the introduction of contraband. This includes searches and pat downs and may include full shakedown of vehicles.

Observes resident activity and interactions in the area of responsibility. Enforces policies, rules and regulations. Monitors deviations in inmate behavior. Reports incidents or behaviors that deviate from the resident's general profile or that could cause an immediate problem. Discusses behavior changes with other staff when necessary.

Qualifications

Must meet all minimum qualifications and necessary special requirements for CO I A; 

Must have a minimum of one year of relevant experience in the field of corrections or in the detention of convicted offenders

successfully completed the Corrections Officer Training Program (COTP).   At the discretion of the agency, relevant college coursework or completion of corrections officer training in another jurisdiction may be substituted for some or all of the required COTP.

High School Diploma or GED

Valid, current Driver's License

Must be free of misdemeanor convictions involving domestic battery as an adult--unless the conviction was for a battery committed prior to July 1, 1997 and has been expunged.

Must be free of felony convictions. 

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements :

Applicants will be subject to background check and criminal history investigation.



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