Job description

El Dorado Correctional Facility

1737 SE Highway54, P.O. Box 311

El Dorado, KS 67042

About the Position:

• Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Varies based on shift assignment. Facility is currently working 12 hour shifts. Shifts are 6:00am-6:00pm, 6:00pm-6:00am. Shift assignment will be made based on facility staffing needs; we cannot guarantee a shift placement during the hiring process.
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Annual Salary: $37,980.80
• Hourly Pay: $18.26, with increases after 3 months, 9 months, 12 months, and 24 months as a COI. Up to an additional $6.00 in differential pay.

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
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This position is an entry level Corrections Officer that provides immediate supervision of the resident population with the goal of creating and maintaining a safe living and working environment.

Qualifications:

Education

• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Kansas Driver’s License

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age at the time of appointment

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

• Completion of the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) Corrections Officer Test with a score of at least 70%
• Pass a Criminal Background Check*
• Free of any felony conviction(s) or diversion of a felony, whether or not expunged
• Free of any felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crime as set forth in 18 U.S.C. 911 (d)(9) and (g)(9)
• No DUI conviction in the past two (2) years
• No conviction, adjudication, diversion agreement or probation for misdemeanor involving controlled substance or possession of drug paraphernalia in the past five (5) years
• Free of any final court order prohibiting candidate from stalking, harassing, threatening, or having contact with any person
• Free of convictions or civil or administrative adjudication for sexual activity facilitated by force or threat

*This is not all-inclusive; other convictions or pending charges may disqualify a candidate.

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate Required: Each applicant (even non-residents) applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. All applicants, including current state employees, are responsible for submitting a valid certificate with all other application materials to the hiring agency. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact 785-296-3199.

Visit the Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance website to obtain this Kansas Department of Revenue document.

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans’ Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the recruiter.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.26 - $24.26 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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