Corrections Officer I (A) Job at The State of Kansas

The State of Kansas Ellsworth, KS 67439

Job Information

  • Date Posted
    2025-04-29
  • Location
    Ellsworth, KS 67439
  • Job Title
    Corrections Officer I (A)
  • Gender
    Both

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

Job Posting closes: Multiple vacancies (INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD AS APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED)

Required documents uploaded by: Multiple vacancies ( INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD AS APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED)


Agency Information: Ellsworth Correctional Facility,

About the Position:
Who can apply: Those who meet the minimum qualifications (External Posting)
Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Shift Work
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Compensation: Pay Grade 23; Step 8; $37,980.80/annually; $18.26/hour

After successful 3 months of employment Pay Grade 23 Step 9; $38,896.00/annually; /$18.70/hour

After successful 9 months of employment Pay Grade 23 Step 10 $39,852.00/annually; $19.16/hour

After successful 12 months of employment Promotion to COI (B) Pay Grade 24 Step 10 $41,870.40/annually; $20.13/hour

  • 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:
Job Responsibilities:

Supervises and maintains discipline and control of residents at all times. Performs searches of residents, persons, and physical areas in order to prevent and control contraband. Observes and monitors residents, activities, and interactions while enforcing policies, rules, and regulations. Follows established security procedures in controlling visitor, staff, resident, and vehicular traffic to prevent the admittance or exit of unauthorized persons and the introduction of contraband; and takes and reports periodic counts of residents. Responds to emergency situations in accordance with appropriate contingency plans. Subject to regular rotation of post and/or shift assignment within the facility. Corrections Officers are required to weapons qualify under Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) guidelines during initial training and on an annual basis.

A full Position Description and required Essential/Event Driven Physical Functions for this classification can be obtained by contacting the recruiter listed below.

Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Licensing & Certification: Valid Driver's License


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 as set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 922 (d) (9) and (g) (9).

Performance Standards: Corrections Officer IAs are evaluated on their ability to observe and recall resident behavior, surroundings, and events; write clear and complete sentences; quickly respond to emergencies, climb stairs, and use physical force to subdue violent and resisting residents; remain alert over long periods of time; remain calm during stressful situations; and interact with residents and coworkers to establish and maintain effective working relationships. The incumbent must be capable of performing Essential/Event Driven Physical Functions. An initial 12-month probationary period is required for new Corrections Officers.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must pass pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment physical.

Recruiter Contact Information:
Name : Kimberly Seitz
Email : Kimberly.Seitz@ks.gov
Phone : 785-472-6295

Mailing Address:
Ellsworth Correctional Facility
P.O. Box 107, 1607 State Street
Ellsworth, KS 67439-0107


Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:
On your Careers - My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and replace if needed:
  • DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

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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 determined 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 agency recruiter.




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