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Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility
The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) does not sponsor employment visas for any positions and does not participate in the STEM-OPT extension program. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents, please refer to the federal Form I-9.
E-Verify Participation
KDOC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with the information from your Form I-9 to confirm authorization to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please visit E-Verify.gov. For information about your rights under the Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER), please visit justice.gov/crt/immigrant-and-employee-rights-section.
KDOC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
This position will be located at our Kansas Department of Corrections Central Office, in Shawnee County.
Who can apply: Applicants who meet the minimum requirements
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Service
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
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Starting salary for this position: $48,963.20 ($23.54/Hourly)*
- Offered salary will be determined by experience, qualifications, and skill set that the candidate brings to the position. Though this position is unclassified, the posted starting salary is equivalent to classified Pay Grade 29, step 6. Please contact Recruitment Coordinator for further details.
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This position supervises the two PRB Administrative Specialist positions and provides assistance and support to the overall operation and organization of the Prisoner Review Board at the direction of the Prisoner Review Board Chair.
Monitor and quality control of Prisoner Review Board Decisions/Reports
- PRB Suitability and Revocation Hearing Decisions
- Clemency Decisions
- Early Discharge Requests and Decisions
- Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Tracking and Advising of PRB Decisions
- Coordination of Hearings for Offenders housed out-of-state
- Monthly Statistics
- Prepares the PRB section of the KDOC Annual Report
Correspondence and Communication
- Facilitates and coordinates the Public Comments Sessions
- Responds to inquiries from stakeholders and the public
- Responds to correspondence and grievances from Residents
- Communicates with the Governor's office general counsel regarding Clemency inquiries
Supervision of Subordinate Staff and back-up General Administrative Duties as needed
Liaison for the Prisoner Review Board
- Serves as the Prisoner Review Board's liaison to the KDOC Public Information Officer (PIO)
- Prepares or assists the KDOC PIO in preparing PRB responses to media, legislative and public inquiries
- Under the direction of the PRB Chairperson, develops, monitors and revises PRB policies and practices
- Participates in briefings with Board members as needed
- Acts as PRB Chair representative at KS. Sentencing Commission meetings as needed
Data Steward for the Prisoner Review Board
- Represents the PRB Chairperson on the KDOC Change Advisory Board
- Assesses the PRB Unit’s work with an eye toward system improvement and efficiency enhancements
- Submits and monitors Change Request Forms for enhancements or maintenance of current programming
- Manages the information provided on the PRB internet and intranet pages
- Works with the PRB Chairperson in identification of unit goals, establishment of strategies to achieve identified goals and methodology for tracking and monitoring progress.
- Lead Athena program developer and workgroup participant for the PRB
Offender Release and Transition Planning
- Represents the Board in working with re-entry, facility and parole supervisory staff to identify strategies for ongoing improvement of release planning efforts.
- Identifies and carries forward any system challenges experienced by the Board and works with necessary staff in the facility and parole to develop resolutions and system improvements; maintains on-going communication back to the Board regarding status of improvements and movements to correct or enhance efficiencies in these processes.
Other Duties as Assigned
- Performs other duties as assigned by the PRB Chairperson or other Board members with the Chairperson’s approval
One year of experience in providing direction necessary to implement the objectives of an agency, program, or organizational unit. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
- A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in criminal justice, the social sciences, the behavioral sciences, law, or public administration.
- One year experience in the field of corrections.
- Demonstrated skill using Microsoft Office Suite – i.e. Excel, Word, Access and Outlook (including its calendar and meeting planner functions)
- Experience with fiscal management and budget preparation
- Experience working for/with an Executive Board
- One year of management and/or supervisory experience
- Demonstrated writing skills
- Experience as a Public Information Officer (PIO) or work with the media
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must pass a criminal history records check.
Name: Alyssa Cabello
Human Resources - Recruitment Manager
Name: Daniel Cline
Human Resources - Recruitment Coordinator
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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.
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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 scanned and emailed to [email protected], or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
