Corrections Officer II

Corrections Officer II Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: Job Posting closes: October 21, 2026 Required documents uploaded by: October 21, 2026 Multiple positions maybe filled from this positing. Shift assignment is based on facility needs at the time of appointment. El Dorado Correctional Facility 1737 SE US Highway 54, P.

O. Box 311 El Dorado, KS 67042 www.doc.ks.gov/facilities/edcf About the Position: Who can apply: Agency Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified Full/Part-time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Work Schedule: Varies based on post assignment Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes Compensation: Annual Salary: $56,680.

00 Hourly Pay: $27.25 Employment Benefits: Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information Position Summary & Responsibilities: Position Summary: A Corrections Officer II is responsible for assisting with the public safety by exercising safe and effective containment and supervision of offenders, by managing offenders in the community, and by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens.

This position is full performance corrections work involving control and supervision of adult male felons in a correctional facility. Duties involve enforcement of rules and regulations’ controlling offenders in living, work or recreational areas; ensuring safety and security of staff offenders, and the public; and serving as the officer-in-charge.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED Licensing & Certification Valid Kansas Driver’s License Minimum Qualifications Must meet all minimum qualifications and necessary special requirements for COI A Have a minimum of one year of relevant experience in the field of corrections or in the detention of convicted offenders Have successfully completed the Corrections Officer Training Program (COTP).

At the discretion of the agency, relevant college coursework or completion of correction officer training in another jurisdiction may be substituted for some or all or the required COTP. COII Positions are subject to promotional score sheet. In order to receive points for education and training, transcripts and outside training certificates (must be at least 36 clock hours and relevant to corrections) must be provided by application deadline.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong problem-solving skills; good oral and written communication skills; effective conflict management skills; ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships and effective customer service skills; ability to adapt to new situation and/or changes. The incumbent must be capable of performing established Essential Physical Functions.

An initial 6-month probationary period is required for new or promoted employees. Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements Applicants will be subject to background check and criminal history investigation; must pass a drug screen and a TB test unless promoting, transferring, or demoting from another safety sensitive position within the same agency; and possess a valid Driver’s License.

Upon offer of employment, the selected candidate must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance within 10 days of the job offer. The certificate can be obtained by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws.

A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. If an individual who has been offered employment cannot provide proof of a tax clearance certificate, the individual will be required to enter into a payment plan with KDOR and remain current on such payment plan or make other arrangements with KDOR to achieve the tax clearance required under Executive Order 2004-03.

If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact 785-296-3199 Visit the Kansas Department of Revenue

• Tax Clearance website to obtain this Kansas Department of Revenue document. E-Verify: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job officer and complete the form. Recruiter Contact Information: Name : Marci Beattie Email : marci.beattie@ks.gov Phone : (316) 322-2009 Job Application Process First Sign in or register as a New User . Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications. Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. Start your draft job application , upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete. Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page. Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter. Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov : “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions” Required documents for this application to be complete: Upload these on the Careers
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