Corrections Officer/Recruiter - CORRECTIONS

Location

Wichita, KS | United States

Job description

Department: CORRECTIONS

Pay:   $20.89 per hour

Work Schedule: Various Hours/Various Days, Including Holidays, Weekends, and some Overtime may be required.

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits .

This is a Corrections Officer position whose primary responsibility is staff recruiting efforts for the Department of Corrections. Will work with Hiring Managers to attract applicants to various positions in order to fill vacancies in a timely manner. Utilize multiple platforms to source and attract candidates, including social media. Maintains operational readiness to provide direct care supervision and direct care monitoring of clients.

Recruitment –

• Manage all aspects of the recruitment process, from sourcing to attracting talent.
• Attend colleges and community career fairs (some out of town travel), facilitates recruitment team meetings, network with community partners, and maintain DOC recruitment handouts/flyers.
• Partner with senior managers to determine staffing needs, review and score applications, participate in the interview process, and make quarterly recommendations to the department managers.
• Maintain recruitment supplies and visual aids.
• Develop memberships and affiliations with trade/professional organizations related to Corrections.
• Work with managers to ensure compliance with all state regulations on hiring qualified applicants.

Onboarding & Data Collection –

• Work with managers and supervisors to ensure best practices for onboarding process for new Corrections Officers.
• Establish rapport with all new hires and communicate with them regarding their transition and onboarding process.
• Collect and maintain data on the hiring process, retention, DOC hiring profiles, and complete annual and quarterly reports.

Direct Care Supervision –

• Maintain operational readiness and supervise and monitor the care and security of juvenile or adult clients in detention or residential facilities
• Lead recreational, instructional, or educational activities
• Conduct searches of clients in facilities.

Minimum Qualifications: Facility staff shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age with a minimum of three (3) years age difference between the staff member and the oldest client who can be admitted to the facility. Minimum of three (3) earned college credits in adolescent development, psychology, criminal justice or a related subject. Transcript verifying education credits is required. Must possess first aid, CPR and physical restraint certification or the ability to acquire within initial period of employment. Per Sedgwick County Policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Personal vehicle for use when county vehicle is not available (employee reimbursement is provided by County). Pass legal background check, Child and Adult Abuse & Neglect Central Registry checks, KCJIS Security Policy (fingerprint) check, and pre-employment screen for alcohol and drugs. Must also meet the required conditions contained in KSA 65-516 and KAR 28-4-356.

Preferred Qualifications: Two years’ experience working with youth or adults in correctional settings. Professional references are required to verify the related work experience. Associate of Arts (AA) degree with related course work in criminal justice, psychology, sociology or related field. Transcript verifying education credits is required. Bilingual (English/Spanish).

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Human Resources by phone at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Do not use this phone number for employment questions. This number is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance. You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.

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