BUILD A CAREER THAT MAKES A POSITIVE IMPACT
Applications for Corrections Officers are now being accepted!
STARTING SALARY $41,870 / YEAR
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SALARY & BENEFITS
The Kansas Department of Corrections offers a competitive entry-level salary of $41,870 / year with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance. We also offer work-life balance programs and significant growth opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must be at least 18 years old, complete a physical test and written examination, and have the equivalent to a high school diploma.
Candidates must be free of felony convictions, DUI convictions in the last 24 months and drug use or possession convections in the past 60 months. For more information and to complete our pre-screen please fill out the form below and connect with our recruitment team.
HIRING PROCESS
In addition to an applications, candidates must complete testing, a background investigation, medical screening, and a command staff interview.
OUR BELIEFS
Our staff is our most influential resource.
Everyone has worth and will be treated with dignity and respect through our words and actions.
Everyone deserves compassion, empathy and support.
Everyone has the potential for future success through effective development and support.
Transformative change is accomplished through teamwork and collaboration.
Trust, honesty and transparency are essential to our success.
Inclusive practices, acceptance and diversity are the foundation of our mission.
VISION
Transforming Lives for the Safety of All
Investing in Individuals
Provide opportunities to acquire new experiences and skills to support personal and professional advancement and future success.
Creating an Environment for Change and Well-Being
Design systems that encourage positive behaviors, healthy choices and self-improvement.
Enhancing and Maximizing Communication
Improve interpersonal communication skills and expand effective communication practices at all levels of the department.
Fostering Dignity and Safety
Establish practices and policies that honor individual differences with mutual dignity and respect, and all feel safe and supported.
Engaging and Strengthening Our Partnerships
Expand partnerships with individuals and organizations within our communities to support our mission.
CULTURE OF SERVICE
The Kansas Department of Corrections is seeking diverse candidates whose life history, past decision making, and current standing in the community aligns with the Kansas DOC's core mission of Partnering to Promote Safety and Responsibility through Best Practices.
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Fill out the form below to learn more about working with us and to get all of the steps to apply for a position with the Kansas Department of Corrections.
