Top 8 Juvenile correctional Jobs in Topeka, Ks

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Shawnee County, KS —Shawnee County, KS
- $29.83 an hour
- Overtime
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- English
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VitalCore Health Strategies —Topeka, KS
- $72,000 - $83,000 a year
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- Background check
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- Health savings account
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- $35 - $40 an hour
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- CPR Certification
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- RN License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Central Kansas Education Service Center —Topeka, KS
- Email
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- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
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CS IV-Major
State of Kansas - Kansas Juvenile Correct. Cmplx —Shawnee County, KS
- $79,726.40 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Aramark —Topeka, KS
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
Teacher
Central Kansas Education Service Center —Topeka, KS
- Email
- School experience
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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CORRECTIONS SPCLST - JUVENILE

Shawnee County, KS
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Job Details

$29.83 an hour

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS

Position Description

Corrections Specialist (Juvenile)

POSITION CONTROL NUMBER: Various FLSA STATUS: N

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, this position supervises and controls the activities of correction center

inmates. Directly monitors the activities of inmates, processes inmates in and out of the facility, provides

low-level counseling to inmates, transports inmates to and from court proceedings, sorts and processes

inmate mail/requests, and prepares and maintains reports as it applies to the supervision of the inmates.

Participates in the inspection of the inmate master file and other classification related activities as it

applies to housing assignments and disciplinary sanctions. Provides effective programs and services to

the inmate population, and assists with crisis intervention. Corrections Specialists shall perform a variety

of duties including assignments within the Classification, Booking, Court Transport, Front Desk, Training

and Sanction House units. This position is required to work additional hours (mandatory overtime)

and/or may be called to work based upon the immediate needs of the department, in a proven emergency

situation, or as determined by the appointing authority. Performs other duties as required. This position

is supervised by the Corrections Unit Supervisor.

WORK PERFORMED

40% Supervision of Inmates. 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. Maintains a detailed module logbook

for documentation of inmate movement, incidents and activities. Provides low-level counseling

to inmates and provides intervention to inmates in crisis. Participates and monitors weekly

clothing exchange, commissary and library programs. Maintains daily hygiene needs for inmates,

monitors meals, razor issuance and module radio. Monitors, escorts and transports inmates to and

from programs, housing units, medical/hospital examinations, court proceedings and other

scheduled appointments. Prepares and implements bonding, court and release paperwork.

Frequently schedules and monitors inmate phone, visitation and other special inmate visits.

Provides close observation to identified inmates such as Aggressive Behavior and suicide

precaution inmates. Monitors and directs Sanction House work crew. Directly supervises inmate

programs, medical clinics, conducts first appearance hearings and other electronic court

proceedings.

Shawnee County Position Description

Corrections Specialist (JDC) (Various)

25% Safety and Security. Performs daily inspections of departmental security devices such as doors,

cameras, radios, telephones, interior/exterior motion detectors, fence gates and other security

equipment. Provides transports as required. Performs and inspects inmate cells and modules for

contraband. Ensures inmate accountability by conducting frequent head counts, reviewing inmate

identification photos. Monitors the issuance of food utensils, pencils, razors, clippers and other

grooming products. Maintains and monitors issued keys and other facility issued equipment.

Frequently conducts and participates in facility shakedowns for contraband control. Accesses

door controls, camera and intercom systems to assist in efficient movement of inmates, staff and

visitors. Monitors facility surveillance equipment as it pertains to the cameras, security monitors,

facility interior and exterior door alarms, fire alarms, weather radio, infrared alarms, microwave

alarms, map panels and other surveillance equipment. Provides and maintains front lobby

security lockers for inmate visitor property. Verifies inmate visitor identification. Performs

metal detection searches on visitors. Sorts and reviews incoming mail. Records and maintains

the facility visitor information ledger. Submits maintenance requests and orders as required.

Maintains and reviews the inmate board, rosters and inmate alerts for inmate accountability and

proper housing.

10% Department Communication. Responsible for the implementation of reports as it applies to

inmate discipline, security breaches, incidents and other reports as required. Completes and

maintains security checklist forms for supervisory review. Participates in the review and

distribution of inmate requests and grievance forms. Inspects and maintains module bulletin

boards to ensure departmental policies and procedures are accurate as it applies to medical

services, programs and other module conduct requirements. Records, files and distributes

correspondence for appropriate inmate master file documentation.

10% Emergencies. Responds to emergencies such as violent inmates, fire, escape, inmate deaths,

power failure, riots, inclement weather and other inmate disturbances as assigned. Provides

medical care to injured inmates, maintains control of emergency scene and coordinates immediate

emergency response. Monitors and participates in the relocation and evacuation of inmates as

directed. Complies with all local, state and federal law, and departmental policy and procedure as

it applies to the use of force. Assists in the efficient movement of inmates, staff and visitors as

directed. Ensures proper documentation and videotaping of emergency incidents are accurately

documented and activated. Coordinates outside agency response for emergencies.

5% Training and Hiring. Participates in orientation, in-service, academy and other training as

assigned. Participates in the review, development and implementation of departmental policy,

procedure and meeting ACA accreditation. Participates on department interview hiring boards.

5% Public Relations. Collaborates with outside disciplines such as court personnel, attorneys, JJA,

KDHE, SRS, law enforcement agencies, federal agencies, County and Municipal departments and

the general public as it applies to the monitoring and supervision of inmates. Provides various

agencies with reports, statistics and other information to assist with the effective housing and

release of inmates. Schedules and implements transport arrangements for inmates.

5% Departmental Support. Responsible for a wide variety of assignments as directed. Provides

rover duties. Inventories and monitors inmate clothing, property and program supplies. Reviews

journal entries. Conducts local and national background checks through the NCIC system.

Maintains the inmate master file. Interviews inmates as it applies to proper classification.

Provides support to all facility departments as required.

Shawnee County Position Description

Corrections Specialist (JDC) (Various)

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:

 The methods/procedures of operating a correctional facility.

 The attitudes, problems and behavior of criminal offenders.

 The criminal justice system.

Ability to:

 Think and act quickly during an emergency.

 Establish and maintain effective relationships with residents, other employees and the general public.

 Prepare written and oral reports.

 Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language.

EQUIPMENT USED

Personal Computer Radios Keys

Printer Restraint Devices Handgun (If Trained)

Telephone Department Vehicles Capstun (If Trained)

Shawnee County Position Description

Corrections Specialist (JDC) (Various)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED Certificate.

Must be 21 years of age.

No felony convictions.

A minimum of: (A) three semester hours of college-level study in adolescent development, psychology or a

related subject; (B) forty-five clock hours in documented training in child care or child development; OR

Valid Driver’s License.

The following language only applies to those positions in which driving a County owned vehicle is

considered an essential function of the position (i.e. Supervisors, Maintenance, Court Transport and

Auxiliary Transport, Corrections Emergency Response Team, and Training) - Driving record that shows:

No misdemeanor or felony convictions for traffic/vehicular offenses (DUI, vehicular homicide, reckless

driving, hit and run, etc.) that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) at fault or chargeable

accidents that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) traffic infractions (speeding, failure to

yield right of way, etc.) that are less than one (1) year old.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Required to pass a physical agility test, background investigation, polygraph test, pre-employment

physical/drug screen and a review of driving record.

Required to work additional hours (mandatory overtime) and/or may be called to work based upon the immediate

needs of the department, in a proven emergency situation, or as determined by the appointing authority.

This Position Description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position. Shawnee

County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This Position Description

does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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