Corrections Officer

Kansas Department of Corrections • Larned, Kansas, US

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Location :

Larned State Correctional Facility, 1318 Kansas Hwy 264, Larned, KS 67550

Why Join Us

Serve your community, build a stable law-enforcement career, and grow with the

Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC)
. We provide paid training, strong benefits, and clear advancement pathways in public safety.
Employment Benefits
Comprehensive
medical, dental, vision
mental health coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Paid State Holidays
(annually designated)
Work-Life Balance
programs (parental, military, jury, funeral leave)
Fitness centers
in select locations; STAR
employee discounts
Retirement
and
deferred compensation
programs
Role Summary

Entry-level

Correctional Officer
responsible for direct supervision of adult inmates during routine shifts, resolving issues, enforcing rules, and
responding to emergencies
to maintain a
safe, secure environment
for staff, inmates, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise inmates
in living units, dining, classrooms, work sites, programs, hospital, kitchen, and bathing areas
Monitor segregation units
(punitive, protective, administrative) and
work details
(inside / outside)
Maintain
discipline, safety, and control
; enforce rules and sanctions consistently
Conduct
counts, searches, and security checks
to deter contraband and escape risks
Observe, document, and
report behavior changes / incidents
promptly
Follow emergency procedures;
respond, de-escalate, and restrain
when warranted
Complete accurate
incident and shift reports
; communicate clearly with supervisors and team members
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma / GED
Valid driver's license
18+ years
of age
No
felony convictions
; no
misdemeanor domestic battery
as an adult (unless committed before July 1, 1997 and expunged)
Ability to
pass drug screening
approved by the Division of Personnel Services
Preferred Qualifications
KDOC
Corrections Officer Certification
(issued upon completion of Basic Training; renewed annually)
Current
CPR
certification (maintained via in-service training)
Annual
weapons qualification
Demonstrated ability to
de-escalate conflict
, use
appropriate physical force
, and
work effectively
with diverse individuals
Familiarity with
adult multi-security correctional operations
and supervision practices
Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Requirements
Background check
and
positive references
Submission of all required application documents
Kansas Tax Clearance
within 10 days of conditional offer
Drug screen
and
physical
Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an

Equal Opportunity Employer
committed to
diversity, equity, and inclusion
. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or any other non-merit factor.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $48,484.00 per year

Benefits :

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Military leave
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location : In person

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Officer • Larned, Kansas, US