Job Description

Job Title:   Juvenile Corrections Officer I

County:   Pawnee

Req. No:   164436

Agency Name:   Larned Juvenile Correct.Facil.

Posting Type:   External  --> Click here for Definition of Posting Type

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Job Description:

Would you like to make a difference in the life of a youth? Would you like to help a struggling youth become a productive member of society? Juvenile Corrections Officers are responsible for supervising, maintaining discipline and control of juvenile offenders; counseling with offenders to ensure compliance with the behavior management system and assisting with their needs.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Implements policies, procedures and techniques to ensure public safety, security and control of juvenile offenders.
• Maintains order ensuring sight and sound supervision of offenders. Inspects living units to locate contraband and to report on conditions affecting the health and safety of offenders. Frequently checks on offenders deemed to be special risks or who are on security status; reports critical conditions and incidents to appropriate authorities.
• Responds to facility/unit emergency and crisis situations utilizing the appropriate contingency plans. When necessary, physically restrains youth using approved physical intervention techniques.
• Instructs youth in personal hygiene, social skills and acceptable methods of detail cleaning so that youth residents may acquire essential life skills.
• Control items of a security nature such as radios, tools, locks, keys, mechanical restraints, medical equipment and medication. Observe physical facility for deviations from normal, which might indicate drugs or weapons being manufactured, imported or hidden within the facility.
• Observes, records and reports health symptoms, behavior and other significant problems of youth residents.
• Responsible for conducting institutional counts and tabulating numbers to ensure accuracy of youth resident population.
• Transports or escorts offenders to and from various activities.
• Writes, reviews and communicates necessary reports during shift.

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Key Requirements:

• You must meet the minimum requirements for the Juvenile Corrections Officer classification (See "Minimum Requirements" below)
• You will be subject to a background check
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Possess a valid driver¿s license
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Be free of any felony convictions
• Take and pass a post offer work screen
• You will be subject to a drug screen

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Minimum Requirements:

Candidates must have reached their 21st birthday at the time of appointment; be free of felony conviction; and take and pass a drug test approved by the Division of Personnel Services prior to being appointed to this position unless promoting, transferring, or demoting from another designated position within the Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority. Some positions in this class require that, at the time of appointment, the candidate possess a valid license.

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How You Will Be Evaluated:

Once you complete and submit your application will be reviewed to ensure you meet the minimum requirements of the class and the preferred skills listed in this posting. This will determine the degree to which your skills match this position and qualifications of the position.

Your application will be evaluated based on your ability to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities/competencies:

• Ability to be a positive adult role model.
• Ability to relate to all staff members and to the juvenile offenders.
• Ability to understand and use English, both orally and in writing.

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How To Apply:

The following documents are required:

State of Kansas Application - Click Here

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Contact:

Kathie Crane
Larned Juvenile Correctional Facility
1301 KS HWY 264
Larned, KS 67550
E-mail: LarnedHR@lsh.ks.gov
Phone: 620-285-4344
Fax: 620-285-4359

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What To Expect Next:

Once all your application and required documentation is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. Based on your ranking or numerical score, you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.

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Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement:

State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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Veterans Preference Eligible (VPE):

Formal military personnel that have been verified as "veteran" under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum qualifications of this position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled as determined by the hiring manager as being the best qualified.

The Juvenile Justice Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Class/Uncl	Full/Part Time:	Grade:	Hiring Rate:	Pay Frequency
C	F	017	$12.66	Hourly

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