Corrections Officer I (A)

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Open Until Filled

El Dorado Correctional Facility – Oswego Unit

2501 7th Street

Oswego, KS 67356

About the Position:

• Who can apply: External
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Varies based on shift assignment. Shifts are 6:00am-2:00pm, 2:00pm-10:00pm, 10:00pm-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: Pay Grade 27; Step 10; $48,963.20 annually / $23.54 hourly

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
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This position is an entry level Corrections Officer that provides immediate supervision to emergencies with the goal of creating and maintain 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.

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Marci Beattie
• Email: Marci.beattie@ks.gov
• Phone: (316) 322-2009

Job Application Process

• First Sign in or register as a New User.
• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page.
• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
  • Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
  • Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
  • Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page

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Required documents for this application to be complete:

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page:

• Transcripts
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

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

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, 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

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

• Applicants will be subject to background check and criminal history investigation; must pass a drug screen and a TB test unless promoting, transferring, or demoting from another safety sensitive position within the same agency; and possess a valid Driver’s License.
• E-Verify: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and complete the form.
• Upon offer of employment, the selected candidate must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance within 10 days of the job offer. The certificate can be obtained 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. If an individual who has been offered employment cannot provide proof of a tax clearance certificate, the individual will be required to enter into a payment plan with KDOR and remain current on such payment plan or make other arrangements with KDOR to achieve the tax clearance required under Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact 785-296-3199

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.