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Corrections Officer
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What they do
A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.
$56,898 / year median in Kansas
+4% projected growth
Job Description
•Competitive pay! $29.83 per hour to start! $1500.00 hiring bonus within in the first year of employment. No experience needed. Benefits included. Our organization is interested in hiring several Corrections Officers. Successful candidates will be responsible for supervising and controlling inmate activity within the correctional facility. If you have a strong dedication to public service and want to help keep the public safe, we encourage you to submit an application today for Corrections Officer.
Job Type:
Full-time Salary:
$56,000 /year Responsibilities and Duties Directs, monitors and inspects the activities of the inmate population in and out of the housing units. Performs and monitors processing functions such as photo and fingerprinting of inmates. Participates in the intake functions such as pat downs, collection of property, collection of money and processing incoming and outgoing inmates. Ensures inmate handbook and facility rules and regulations are enforced. Qualifications and Skills High School Diploma or GED Certificate. No felony convictions. Valid Driver's License. Able to pass physical agility test, background investigation, polygraph test, pre-employment physical/drug screen and review of driving record
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Full-time Pay:
$29.83 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person