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Deputy Warden - El Dorado Correctional Facility

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El Dorado Correctional Facility

El Dorado, KS (In Person)

$75,899 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/1/2026

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Job Description

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: Job posting open until filled El Dorado Correctional Facility 1737 SE US Hwy 54 El Dorado, KS 67042 About the
Position:
Who can apply:
Any Qualified Applicant Classified/Unclassified Service:
Unclassified Full/Part-time:
Full-Time Regular/Temporary:
Regular Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on call as assigned by facility Warden to include rotational duty officer assignment Eligible to
Receive Benefits:
Yes Veterans' Preference Eligible:
Yes Compensation:
Annual Salary:
$75,899.20 annually
Note:
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 Employee discounts with the Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
Deputy Warden of a multi-custody correctional facility with a resident population of approximately 1700 adult male felons in El Dorado, Kansas. Will be responsible for managing, supervising and coordinating any one of the facilities 3 major departments, Operations, Programs or Support Services. Actual assignment will be based upon strengths and skills possessed by the incumbents based upon evaluation by the facility Warden.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications Seven years of experience in the field of corrections, including at least one year of supervisory and administrative/management experience.
A DEGREE IS NOT
REQUIRED, but can be used to substitute for experience. Experience, training, or certification determined relevant by the agency will also be considered. Licensing & Certification Valid Driver's License Preferred Qualifications Incumbent must possess good overall physical and mental condition consistent with unassisted ability to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, all statutorily defined activities, duties, and Essential Functions of managers/administrators. Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of business or correctional administration. Thorough knowledge of factors which produce crime, and attitudes, problems and behavior of residents who are restrained in a correctional setting. Thorough knowledge of modern correctional methods, principles & practices. Comprehensive knowledge of principles & practices of correctional programs, security and support operations. The ability to interact with co-workers, subordinate staff and residents to establish and maintain effective working relationships and carry out effective case management; ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies and procedures of the KDOC and general orders of the facility; strong writing skills; ability to develop and implement complex administrative procedures and operations and utilize computer software applications in evaluating their effectiveness and efficiency; and the ability to think and act quickly during an emergency. Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements Applicants will be subject to background check and criminal history investigation; must pass a drug screen and possess a valid Driver's License. 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.
Recruiter Contact Information:
Name :
Marci Beattie Email :
marci.beattie@ks.gov
Phone :
(316) 322-2009 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. 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.
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 , 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. 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.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$75,899.20 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance
Experience:
Corrections:
7 years (Required)
Work Location:
In person