Corrections Officer Adult Services - Full / Part time - CORRECTIONS

Department : CORRECTIONS

Pay : $22.35 per hour

Work Schedule : Various Hours / Various Days, Including Holidays, Weekends, and some Overtime may be required.

Performs routine work involving the observation, security, and supervision of adult clients in a 24-hour correctional or residential facility. Monitors client activities within the facility or, as approved, outside the facility, with emphasis on security, behavior change, leadership, and modeling of prosocial attitudes, beliefs, values, and behaviors.

Direct Care Supervision

• Supervise and monitor the care and security of adult clients in a residential and work release facility;
• Monitor recreational and group activities.
• Perform routine searches of clients, their property, living quarters, and common areas.
• Review reports and other communications to maintain awareness of activities within the facility and its residents.

Client Management

Direct Care Monitoring

Minimum Qualifications : High school diploma or equivalent. Transcript verifying education credits is required. Must be at least 21 years of age. Per Sedgwick County Policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver's license without restrictions. Pass a legal background check, Child and Adult Abuse & Neglect Central Registry checks, KCJIS Security Policy (fingerprint) check, and pre-employment screenings. Must also meet the required conditions contained in KSA 65-516 and KAR 28-4-356(d), (1-5).

Preferred Qualifications : Two years of experience working with offender population in a residential or correctional setting. Associate of Arts (AA) degree with related course work in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or related field.

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Human Resources by phone at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Do not use this phone number for employment questions. This number is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance. You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.