Job Description

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Applications will be reviewed as they are received

El Dorado Correctional Facility

1737 SE Highway 54, P.O. Box 311

El Dorado, KS 67042

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. Facility is currently working 8 hour shifts. 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 24; Step 10; $48,484.80/$23.31

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 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

• 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.

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.

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:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 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

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.

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