Juvenile Corrections Officer

Juvenile Corrections Officer - Job ID 23-065

Douglas County, Kansas is accepting applications for a 3-month pool (December 14, 2023 – March 15, 2024) of candidates for Juvenile Detention Corrections Officers, with immediate openings.

The Juvenile Corrections Officer is responsible for assuring that offenders at Douglas County Juvenile Detention Center are provided oversight and structure through the supervision of their daily routine. Staff model behavior for the offenders to increase their accountability, competency development and reintegration techniques.

Duties include supervising residents, conducting safety and security inspections, providing access to health care facilities, and facilitating housing, feeding, bedding, and well-being activities. This position maintains security of the facility through resident counts, searches, inspections, and building security systems; books in juveniles using Jail Management Software system; ensures communication between shifts, teachers, supervisors and administration. Corrections Officers must maintain accurate records about the residents and the facilities and remain alert and attentive at all times. For a full job description, email your request to personnel@douglascountyks.org

Candidates must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one. Required qualifications include minimum of 3 hours college coursework, high school diploma or G.E.D., and basic computer skills. Preference given to applicants with human services experience. Compliance with shift work is mandatory. Douglas County is dedicated to eliminating racial inequities. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with diverse co-workers, community members, and customers.

Applications accepted online only at http://dgcoks.org/jobs

Position will remain posted until 5:00 p.m. March 15, 2024

Starting pay is $26.72/hr. with excellent benefits, including:

· Health insurance beginning the first day of the month following start date;

· Health/RX/Dental/Life Insurance: Various dependent coverage levels available;

· Vision Insurance, discounted fitness club memberships, and many other voluntary benefits;

· Paid time off: 14 vacation days, 15 sick days accrued per year, 1 day of personal leave and 9 paid holidays;

· Retirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement Systems (KPERS), Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plans available

Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, or any other factor prohibited by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.72 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person