The Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG) is accepting applications to fill a Youth Safety Education Coordinator position which will be responsible for implementing the educational, outreach and reporting requirements as required by statute (K.S.A. 21-5515).
We are an organization that values individuals who strive to work in a team environment, where a positive attitude and willingness to assist others is critical. We seek to hire individuals who exemplify the highest standards of integrity, efficiency and professionalism. You should be well-organized, self-motivated, and punctual. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is required. All employees within the Office of the Kansas Attorney General are expected to perform work duties in an objective, unbiased, and independent manner.
Primary Duties:
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Develop, maintain, and update educational materials and resources regarding sexual extortion as defined in K.S.A. 21-5515 for students, parents, educators, law enforcement, and the public.
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Coordinate statewide education and awareness efforts related to sexual extortion prevention, including development and implementation of outreach strategies and public information campaigns.
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Collaborate with the Kansas State Board of Education, school districts, and educational stakeholders to facilitate distribution and use of educational materials in schools statewide.
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Partner with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, victim service providers, and community organizations to promote awareness, prevention, and response to sexual extortion.
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Provide training, presentations, and technical assistance to schools, educators, law enforcement, and community partners on sexual extortion prevention, reporting, and response.
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Serve as the Attorney General’s Office subject matter expert and liaison on sexual extortion education and prevention, responding to requests for information, training, and resources.
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Develop and maintain systems to track outreach activities, educational material distribution, training participation, and program outcomes.
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Monitor emerging trends, best practices, and legislative developments related to sexual extortion and youth online safety to inform program improvements.
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Prepare and submit an annual report, on or before July 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, regarding implementation and outreach efforts to the Governor, President and Minority Leader of the Senate, Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, and the State Board of Education.
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Perform other related duties as assigned to support youth safety, prevention, and Attorney General’s Office initiatives.
Additional Duties: Additional duties may be added at any time. This announcement does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed. We would expect you to follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties as requested.
Minimum Requirement(s):
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Bachelor’s degree in education, criminal justice, public administration, communications, social work, public health, or a related field
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Experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Education or training development
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Public outreach or community engagement
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Youth services or victim services
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Law enforcement or school collaboration
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Program coordination or project management
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Strong proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel applications required.
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A valid driver's license is required when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
Preferred Requirement(s):
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Strong public speaking and presentation skills, including ability to deliver trainings and represent the Office at statewide events.
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Strong written communication skills, including report writing, educational content development, and professional correspondence.
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Ability to collaborate effectively with schools, law enforcement agencies, state agencies, and community organizations.
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Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Ability to analyze program data and prepare summaries and reports for leadership and statutory reporting requirements.
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Ability to exercise professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when working with sensitive subject matter.
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Ability to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.
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Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
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Ability to travel statewide for outreach, training, and partnership development.
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Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including youth, educators, policymakers, and community stakeholders.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
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Ability to adapt to changing priorities and emerging trends in youth safety and prevention.
Travel: You may need to travel to locations to competently and diligently discharge the assigned duties. Limited in-state travel may be required.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements
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As a condition of employment, candidate(s) are subject to a pre-employment screening process to include a fingerprint and name-based criminal history records check and reference/background check of past and present employers. The pre-employment screening process will be waived for current OAG personnel who have previously completed the screening requirements.
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In this position you would be authorized access to private information to the extent necessary to perform the assigned duties. Employees of the OAG are required to protect against unauthorized access to such information, ensure the security and privacy of such information, and disclose any anticipated threats or hazards to such information. Employees must be very careful not to release this information to the public or to other individuals, including but not limited to OAG employees who have not been authorized or who do not have a legitimate organizational, departmental, or business need to know. Any questions regarding release of such information to another person should be directed to the employee’s supervisor.
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State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate. A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the Office of Kansas Attorney General. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.
If you have a missing tax return(s) or owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions
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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 sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to [email protected], 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 Office of the Kansas Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize and value the uniqueness of each individual person. We believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. We see this as the best way to realize our Office’s mission. We work to ensure all employees are treated fairly and have equal opportunity. We prohibit and strongly condemn discrimination on any basis protected by law. We strive to create and to cultivate a workplace environment where every employee is treated with dignity and respect as a valued member of our team.
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.
