Correctional Officer - Adult (Franklin County)

02/07/2022

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Position Title : Correctional Officer - Adult

Department: Jail

This is specialized work in the care, custody and control of adult inmates in the custody of the Franklin County Adult Detention Center. The employee is responsible for protecting the well-being of inmates, overseeing of meals, operation of the Control Center, escorting inmates to and from court, transporting inmates between secure facilities, booking and intake procedures of inmates, writing of reports concerning incidents happening in the detention center and the overall supervision of inmates within and outside the facility.

Franklin County participates in the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS & KP&F).

How to Apply: Complete On-Line Application at Current Job Openings at www.franklincoks.org.
Paper Applications available at Human Resources
Base Rate: $15.12 per hour
Date to Close: Open Until Filled
Position may close to applications without notice.
Hours: Rotating 12-Hour Shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays are required.
Some overtime may be required.
Questions regarding this job announcement shall be directed to the Human Resources Department at 785-229-3444 or via e-mail at humanresources@franklincoks.org.

Additional Information:
High School Diploma or GED required. One to two years related experience or training preferred. Associates Degree is preferred. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to perform at an acceptable level within six months of being awarded the position.

The employee may be exposed to dangerous situations.

Knowledgeable of Kansas statutes as related to the care, custody and control of adult inmates; facility policy, procedures and responsibilities of operating a detention facility.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, other employees, outside agencies, officials and the public required.

Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to perform at an acceptable level within six months of being awarded the position.

Franklin County conducts background checks and drug screenings on all
potential candidates.

Anyone with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 785-229-3444 at least two
days prior to the scheduled test or interview.
Duties listed on the job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types to work performed. Omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is
similar, related, or a logical assignment to the agreement and is subject to change as the County's
needs and requirements of the job change.
The State of Kansas and Franklin County are At-Will Employment jurisdictions.

Franklin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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