Top 33 Detention officer Jobs in Kansas

Detention Officer
Butler County —El Dorado, KS
- $22.82 - $31.95 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Detention Officer
Ellis County, Kansas —Hays, KS
- $22.70 - $32.72 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Juvenile Detention Officer
Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS —Wyandotte County, KS
- $22.53 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
P/T HOSPITAL OFFICER
The GEO Group —Leavenworth, KS
- $26.13 an hour
- Extended hours
- Hospital
- Military
- Computer literacy
LYCO Detention Officer
Lyon County, Kansas —Emporia, KS
- Online Application
- Background check
- Serving
- 18 years or older
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Detention Officer
Core Civic —Leavenworth, KS
- $31.36 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
DETENTION OFFICER PART TIME
Pratt County —Pratt, KS
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Entry level
Detention Officer
Core Civic —Leavenworth, KS
- $28.25 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- 21 years or older
Detention Officer
Neosho County —Erie, KS
- $19.14 - $21.68 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Correctional Officer/Detention Officer
COUNTY OF FORD —Dodge City, KS
- From $20.12 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
Sheriff Detention Officer
Seward County, KS —Liberal, KS
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Civilian Specialist I
Johnson County Kansas —Olathe, KS
- $23.18 - $31.37 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Front desk
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Corrections Officer
Geary County —Junction City, KS
- From $19.66 an hour
- Full-time
- Fingerprint clearance
- Entry level
TRANSPORTATION OFFICER
The GEO Group —Leavenworth, KS
- $26.13 an hour
- Extended hours
- Clean driving record
- Military
- Computer literacy
- Paid training
- Health savings account
Barton County Detention Officer
Barton County —Great Bend, KS
- From $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Corrections Officer I
Dickinson County, KS —Abilene, KS
- $21.26 an hour
- Full-time
- Serving
- 18 years or older
- Basic math
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Deputy Sheriff
Johnson County Kansas —Olathe, KS
- $30.00 - $49.96 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Wellness program
- Opportunities for advancement
Corrections Officer II (NCF East Unit)
State of Kansas - Norton Correctional Facility —Norton, KS
- From $27.25 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Current TB test
- Hospital
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Corrections Officer II
State of Kansas - Ellsworth Correctional Fclty —Ellsworth, KS
- $27.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Current TB test
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Corrections Officer II
State of Kansas - Lansing Correctional Facility —Leavenworth, KS
- $56,680 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Detention Officer

Butler County -
El Dorado, KS

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Job Details

Full-time
$22.82 - $31.95 an hour

Qualifications

Driver's License
Data collection

Full Job Description

Position Summary: Under the Supervision of the Detention Corporal performs work concerning the care and needs of the jail inmates. The Detention Officer records all activities of the inmates. The employee in this position is responsible for recording all requests of inmates, medical problems, medications, etc. It is the responsibility of this employee to ensure inmates are maintained in a humane manner and ensures that the inmate is granted their constitutional rights.

Examples of Work (Essential Functions):

Assists with serving of meals to prisoners;
Books and processes inmates;
Supervises and checks prisoners on a half hour basis, conducts searches, pat downs, and inspections;
Dispenses commissary needs;
Dispenses medications and notifies physician of medical needs;
Maintains the jail in good and clean order;
Meets the public at the detention center and supervises visiting hours;
Monitors medical status of prisoners;
Notifies the Detention Corporal of supplies needed and orders supplies;
Records all activities of inmates, including phone calls and medical needs;
Transports prisoners to and from court and the doctor's office and other facilities as required;
Staffs reception area, reviews incoming and outgoing mail;
Assists attorney with inmate visits;
Reviews visitor profile and approves or denies visits;
Assists with phone/video issues that arise and either fix the issue or call the vendor;
Answers incoming calls at the facility;
Completes reports on activity, logs, and incident management;
Provides testimony for court;
Reviews housing logs;
Conducts security checks;
Processes booking of new inmates, as needed;
Provides prisoner transport as needed;
Notifies corporal of medical issues;
Performs other duties as deemed necessary or as required.

Examples of Work (Marginal Functions):

None.

Certificate, License: Valid driver's license.

Required Education and/or Experience: Six months to twelve months related experience, High School Diploma or G.E.D. and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well after six months in the position.

Preferred Education and/or Experience: One year related experience, High School Diploma or G.E.D.; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Abilities, Knowledge, Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals;
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs;
Ability to deal with inmate problems on a daily basis in a firm and equitable manner;
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions;
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization;
Ability to have good speaking skills;
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables;
Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information;
Ability to maintain records and make written reports;
Ability to make sound and accurate decisions under stressful conditions;
Ability to operate a TV camera and video equipment, computer software, and other equipment;
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos;
Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties;
Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written directives;
Ability to work under pressure, exercising good judgment in a variety of situations;
Ability to write simple correspondence;
Knowledge of appropriate methods to physically restrain combative inmates;
Knowledge of basic arithmetic;
Knowledge of basic drug identification and drug symptomatology;
Knowledge of bonding procedures
Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting solvents required for sanitation;
Knowledge of correct grammar and spelling;
Knowledge of crisis intervention;
Knowledge of due process as it applies to inmates;
Knowledge of facility policy, procedures and responsibilities concerning the operation of the detention facility;
Knowledge of Kansas statutes as they relate to the care, custody and control of adult inmates;
Knowledge of the operation of the court system, including procedures and security;
Skill in analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
Skill in interpersonal communication, oral and written communication;
Skill in recognizing changes in inmate behavior;
Skill in recognizing threatening symbols, situations, and language.

Problem Solving: Problem solving exists in this position. Problems include dealing with emotional needs, special diets, and medical needs of prisoners.

Decision Making: Decision making exists in this position. Decisions include determining when to notify physicians of medical or mental problems.

Accountability: Employee is responsible for inmates and inmate property while in custody. Employee is not responsible for budgetary control of the department and does not participate in the annual budget process.

Supervision: Limited supervision is provided and job related decisions are occasionally reviewed by the Detention Corporal. Employee does not have supervisory responsibility over subordinate personnel.

Personal Relationships: Occasional contact with other county departments and frequent contact with the general public.

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed less than one third of the time to conditions such moving mechanical parts; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. This position is exposed to very stressful situations where things may seem chaotic. This position may be exposed to blood borne pathogens or bodily fluids, dangerous situations. This position may be called out 24 hours a day to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. This position involves shift work.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk, use hands to finger, grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; run; climb or balance and stoop, squat, bend, twist, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Lifting, moving, pushing or pulling up to 25 pounds does generally occur, in emergencies may be necessary to lift, move, push, or pull up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential functions, marginal functions, responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.

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