Corrections Officer Adult Services - Full/Part Time- CORRECTIONS

About the role

Performs routine work involving the observation, security, and supervision of adult clients in a 24-hour correctional or residential facility. Monitors client activities within the facility or, as approved, outside the facility, with emphasis on security, behavior change, leadership, and modeling of prosocial attitudes, beliefs, values, and behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a direct care supervisor, supervise and monitor the care and security of adult clients in a residential and work release facility.
• Monitor recreational and group activities.
• Perform routine searches of clients, their property, living quarters, and common areas.
• Review reports and other communications to maintain awareness of activities within the facility and its residents.
• Investigate incidents, initiate consequences when clients violate rules, prepare disciplinary reports, and ensure the application of violation responses.
• Recognize positive behaviors and acknowledge with incentives.
• Aid in providing situational support for clients regarding their behavior to help them cope with program requirements.
• Provide crisis intervention or suicide prevention, apply approved emergency intervention, or restraint when appropriate.
• Administer and document first aid to clients as needed.
• Escort/transport clients to and from school, court, visitation, and other activities; engage as a liaison and other communication necessary to monitor activities of clients in the community.
• Inspect facility living areas to ensure doors, windows, and other areas are secure to prevent unauthorized departure and to promote facility security.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Transcript verifying education credits is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• This is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance.
• Pass a legal background check, Child and Adult Abuse & Neglect Central Registry checks, KCJIS Security Policy (fingerprint) check, and pre-employment screenings.
• Must also meet the required conditions contained in KSA 65-516 and KAR 28-4-356(d), (1-5).

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with offender population in a residential or correctional setting.
• Ace of Arts (AA) degree with related course work in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or related field.

Skills

• Strong observational skills.
• Ability to handle crisis situations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of security policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Coverages
• Paid leave
• Regular compensation reviews
• Retailment plans
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

$22.57 per hour

Schedule

Variety Hours/Various Days, Including Holidays, Weekends, and some Overtime may be required.