Corrections Officer I

Job Posting Agency Information: Norton Correctional Facility is state owned and operated prison under the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Norton Correctional Facility is a prison comprised of minimum, low, and medium incarcerated residents.

Norton Correctional Facility is split into two different physical locations, Norton, KS housing Central Unit and Stockton, KS housing East Unit.

The Kansas Department of Corrections and Norton Correctional Facility adhere to the following mission, vision, and beliefs.

Our Mission: Partnering to Promote Safety and Responsibility through Best Practices.

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Everyone has worth and will be treated with dignity and respect through our words and actions.

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Everyone has the potential for future success through effective development and support.

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Inclusive practices, acceptance and diversity are the foundation of our mission.

About the Position Who can apply: Anyone Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Work Schedule: Varies depending on post and facility needs Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes Compensation: $23.31 hourly * 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 Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… Position Summary & Responsibilities This position oversees adult male felons incarcerated in a medium/minimum custody level correctional facility.

This is done specifically by supervising and maintaining discipline and control of inmates in their living quarters, at meals, in classrooms, at work sites, activity and program areas.

The Corrections Officer I position 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.

This position observes inmate 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 inmate's general profile or that could cause an immediate problem.

Minimum Qualifications: At least 18 years of age at the time of appointment; high school diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license; free of felony conviction(s); free of any felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime(s). Preferred Qualifications: Experience with offenders/inmates.

Supervisory experience.

Post secondary education in a field as deemed relevant by the agency.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must have a Valid High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Must have a Valid Driver's License.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.

Must take and pass drug screen, background check, and Tuberculosis (TB) test.

Must be a current United States Citizen.

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73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position.

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Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions.

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The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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These documents should be sent either by fax to, scanned and emailed to, or can be mailed/delivered in person to: ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator Office of Personnel Services Landon State Office Building 900 SW Jackson, Rm 401 Topeka, KS 66612 Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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