Corrections Officer - Experience Required
3 months ago
Overland Park
Job Description Salary Range: $19.37-$30.64/hour *depending on qualifications Candidates may be hired as a Correctional Officer I, II, or Senior Correctional Officer depending on qualifications and experience. If hired, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months of hire. Requirements: • High School Diploma / GED, • Valid state issued driver’s license, • Eligible to obtain a special police commission as issued by the City of Kansas City, MO police department, • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City of Kansas City, MO, • Previous corrections, security, military, law enforcement, or public safety experience, • Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills, • Experience working in structured or high-accountability environments Job Duties: • Monitors residents in custody in all settings, • Interacts with people in custody, employing effective communication skills and sound decision-making, • Maintains strict order and discipline among the detained population, while promoting social behavior and supporting rehabilitation, • Patrols designated areas to prevent unauthorized access and ensure a secure perimeter., • Admits and releases those in the custody of the facility, • Performs complete booking and intake procedures, including fingerprinting, photographs, orientation to the facility, and providing for basic needs during the intake process, • Receives inmate funds, counts monies, and deposits into the inmate account, • Prepares comprehensive reports such as incident reports, headcounts, and vehicle use logs, • Utilizes various reports to verify and ensure accountability for incarcerations and releases accurately, • Complete written logs as required Position Start Date: April 1, 2026 Application Deadline: March 27, 2026