Job Description
Join Sedgwick County's Public Safety team as a Correctional Officer on our essential weekend shift. Protect our community while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a stable government career. This critical role ensures facility security, inmate supervision, and emergency response during high-traffic weekend hours. We provide paid training, retirement plans, and opportunities for advancement within Kansas' largest correctional system.
Responsibilities
- Monitor inmate activities and enforce facility protocols during weekend shifts
- Conduct regular security checks and maintain perimeter integrity
- Respond to emergencies including medical incidents and security breaches
- Document incidents and maintain accurate shift reports
- Transport inmates to court appointments and medical facilities
- Collaborate with weekend shift team members for seamless operations
- Implement crisis intervention techniques as needed
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Valid Kansas driver's license
- Ability to pass background check and physical fitness assessment
- Basic computer literacy and report-writing skills
- Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays
- Strong conflict resolution and de-escalation abilities
- Previous security/corrections experience preferred but not required
- Must be 21 years or older at time of hire