Correctional Officer, Sr. jobs in Kansas City, KS

Correctional Officer, Sr. enforces rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility. Presides over prisoners awaiting trial or those who have been convicted of a crime. Being a Correctional Officer, Sr. oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Additionally, Correctional Officer, Sr. documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Requires Firearms Certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Correctional Officer, Sr. works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Correctional Officer, Sr. typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Correctional Officer (Correctional Systems Officer)
  • U.S. Department of Justice
  • Leavenworth, KS FULL_TIME
  • Summary

    Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

    Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors.

    This job is open to
    Internal to an agency

    Current federal employees of this agency.

    Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

    Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

    Clarification from the agency

    • BOP Employees Nationwide • DOJ Surplus and Displaced (CTAP) Employees in the local commuting area. • Duty Location: USP Leavenworth, KS
    Duties

    This position is located in the Correctional Systems Department at a Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) correctional facility. The Correctional Systems Department is a multi-faceted operation, consisting of Mail Room, Receiving and Discharge, and Records Office.

    This position involves a wide range of duties that require knowledge in the following areas: institution mail; postal regulations; the receiving and discharge of inmates; inmate bus movement; processing of writs; handling of legal documents to include the interpretation of judgments for filing detainers; Interstate Agreement on Detainers (IAD); locator center procedures; temporary and final releases; release paperwork; file archiving; certification of records; correctional security procedures; and contact with a variety of law enforcement agencies.

    Additionally, this position requires a general skill level in the areas of sentence computation, sentencing laws, court processes, and compliance with court directives in order to address inmate inquiries.

    Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

    Requirements
    Conditions of Employment
    U.S. Citizenship is Required.
    See Special Conditions of Employment Section.

    The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP eligibility, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.

    Qualifications

    Education:
    There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position at this grade level.

    OR

    Experience:
    You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in federal service. This experience must have equipped the applicant with the qualifications necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

    Some examples of this qualifying experience are:
    Experience directly related to the various functions of the Mailroom and Receiving and Discharge areas; to include admission and release, physical processing, identification, coordination of prisoner transfers, security procedures, bus movement, final releases.
    Experience in supervising large groups of inmates in preparation for bus or airlift operations. This includes coordinating and carrying out various functions (i.e., visual searching, fingerprinting, photographing).
    Experience in carrying out the proper release of inmates who have completed their federal sentences; to include proper identification of inmates, review of clearances, fines, all forms of release paperwork, etc.
    Experience in coordinating exchanges of custody with federal and non-federal agencies.

    Medical Requirement:
    The Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons has established the following medical requirements for Correctional Officer positions:

    The duties of these positions involve unusual mental and nervous pressure, and require arduous physical exertion involving prolonged walking and standing, restraining of prisoners in emergencies, and participating in escape hunts. Applicants must be physically capable of performing efficiently the duties of these positions, and be free from such defects or disease as may constitute employment hazards to themselves or others. The duties of a Correctional Officer are arduous; and sound health as well as physical fitness is required.

    If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

    **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**

    Education

    See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable.

    ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

    If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

    Additional information

    This position IS included in the bargaining unit.

    In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution.

    The representative rate for this position is $64,332.00 per annum ($30.83 per hour).

    Special Conditions of Employment Section:
    Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation. All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.

    All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.

    The Core Value Assessment (CVA) is an in-person assessment that must be facilitated at a Bureau of Prisons Human Resource Servicing office. On the day of the scheduled interview, a CVA will be administered. The applicant assessment must be completed within a 70 minute time period and a passing score of 68 must be obtained. Further employment consideration will not be extended if the applicant fails to complete the examination or fails to achieve a passing score. Note: The Core Value Assessment will not be administered to current BOP employees.

    Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques," three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.

    The addresses listed on the USAJOBS account/resume must be the primary residence at the time of application. You may be required to provide proof of residence.

    Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.

    As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

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    How You Will Be Evaluated

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    If your composite score exceeds the average score for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your online assessment questionnaire responses and utilized to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. If you rate yourself higher than what is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

    There are several parts of the application process that affect the overall evaluation of your application:

    Your resume, which is part of your USAJOBS profile;
    Your responses to the eligibility questions;
    Your responses to the online assessment questionnaire;
    Your supporting documentation, if required.

    Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

    Experience that would not normally be part of the Federal employee's position is creditable when documented by satisfactory evidence (e.g., a memorandum from the manager, Human Resource Manager, SF-52, etc.)

    What Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are Required for this Position?

    The following Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) are required

    Ability to communicate orally.
    Ability to communicate in writing.
    Ability to work with data on a computer.
    Ability to interpret and apply regulations, rules, and laws related to the incarceration of inmates.
    Knowledge of acceptable security practices related to Mail Room and Receiving and Discharge (R&D) operations.
    Ability to organize and maintain record and filing systems.
    Ability to supervise inmates/participants, including large groups

    You may preview questions for this vacancy.

    Required Documents

    Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional).
    In order to receive credit for experience contained in a resume, your employment history must be documented in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date and include the number of hours worked per week. Failure to follow this format may result in disqualification.
    Current or former Federal employees NOT employed by the Bureau of Prisons MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment, tenure group, and salary. If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. If you are applying for a higher grade, and your experience was gained at a Federal agency other than the Bureau of Prisons, you MUST provide the SF-50 Form which verifies the length of time you have been in your highest grade and supports your claim for time in grade.
    Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment.
    Current federal employees NOT employed by the BOP and former federal employees MUST submit a copy of their latest yearly performance appraisal/evaluation.
    CTAP, Click Here, if applicable.
    A college transcript which includes the School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded, if applicable. (Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcript(s) will be required prior to your first day.)

    Failure to provide these documents could possibly result in removal from consideration for this vacancy. If uploading documentation, do not identify/save your documents utilizing a special character such as %, #, @, etc. Documentation should be identified/saved as VA Letter, DD214, or Transcripts.

    We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, delays in mail service, applicant application errors, etc.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

    How to Apply

    You must apply through the online application system at www.USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions and submit all required documents.

    NOTE: Submission of a resume alone is not a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described under the Required Documents section. Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the "How to Apply" instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment.

    Required supporting documentation must be electronically uploaded or transferred from USAJOBS (uploaded).

    All required supporting documentation MUST be received by the Consolidated Staffing Unit by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. You MUST include the vacancy announcement number on your supporting documentation.

    NOTE: Failure to follow these application procedures will result in the applicant losing consideration for this position.

    Paper applications: If applying online is impossible, please contact the Consolidated Staffing Unit at the telephone number listed below, prior to the closing date of the announcement for the alternate application procedure.

    Contact for Assistance in Applying On-Line:
    DOJ, Federal Bureau of Prisons
    Consolidated Staffing Unit
    346 Marine Forces Drive
    Grand Prairie, TX 75051
    E-Mail: BOP-HRM-HRSC-ConsolidatedStaffingUnit-S@bop.gov
    Phone: 972-352-4200

    Agency contact information
    CSU
    Phone

    972-352-4200

    Email

    BOP-HRM-HRSC-ConsolidatedStaffingUnit-S@bop.gov

    Address

    JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS
    Consolidated Staffing Unit
    346 Marine Forces Drive
    Grand Prairie, Texas 75051
    United States

    Next steps

    We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the application process has been completed. Normally, Selecting Officials will make a selection within 90-days.

    When deemed necessary, the selection process may be extended up to 180-days from the date the certificate(s), (Exception, Best Qualified Lists) is/are generated to make a selection.
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Corrections Officer I
  • Lansing Correctional Facility
  • Lansing, KS FULL_TIME
  • Corrections Officer I Agency Information: Lansing Correctional Facility 301 E. Kansas St. Lansing, KS 66043 About the Position Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-tim...
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Correctional Program Officer (Unit Manager)
  • U.S. Department of Justice
  • Leavenworth, KS FULL_TIME
  • Summary Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Our highly-skilled, diverse,...
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Kitchen Supervisor
  • Tiger Correctional Services
  • Erie, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position InformationLocation: Neosho County Jail – 402 E State St. Erie, KS 66733Schedule: 6:00am - 2:00pm with a rotating weekend scheduleBenefits: 100% Company paid employee Medical, Dental, Life In...
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Kitchen Supervisor - Neosho County Detention Center
  • Tiger Correctional Services
  • Erie, KS FULL_TIME
  • Position InformationLocation: Neosho County Jail – 402 E State St. Erie, KS 66733Schedule: 6:00am - 2:00pm with a rotating weekend schedule (part time options available)Benefits: 100% Company paid emp...
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Kitchen Supervisor - Neosho County Jail
  • Tiger Correctional Services
  • Erie, KS PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • Position Information Location: Neosho County Jail – 402 E State St. Erie, KS 66733 Schedule: 6:00am - 2:00pm with a rotating weekend schedule (part time options available) Benefits: 100% Company paid ...
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Probation and Parole Officer District 5B Satellite
  • State of Missouri
  • Belton, MO
  • Why you'll love this position: A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Firefighter- EMT or Paramedic
  • Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City
  • Kansas City, KS
  • All positions require that the applicant be a resident of Wyandotte county or willing to relocate within (12) months fro...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Security Officer I
  • University of Kansas Medical Center
  • Kansas City, KS
  • Department: Public Safety - Security Operations Security ServicesPosition Title: Security Officer IJob Family Group: Uni...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Armed Police Sergeant PRN
  • HCA
  • Overland Park, KS
  • Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(a...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Police Officer
  • University of Kansas Medical Center
  • Kansas City, KS
  • Department: Public Safety - Police Operations Professional Standards and Strategic ServicesPosition Title: Police Office...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Security Officer Nights
  • AdventHealth
  • Shawnee, KS
  • **Security Officer - AdventHealth Shawnee Mission** **All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:** - $...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Security Officer
  • Dsisecurity
  • Kansas City, KS
  • **Job Description** Security Officer (Arkansas Area Branch) Kansas City, KS, United States of America **Overview** You g...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Armed Security Guard - Hospital
  • Allied Universal®
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Overview Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers t...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Kansas City is the third-largest city in the State of Kansas, the county seat of Wyandotte County, and the third-largest city of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Kansas City, Kansas is abbreviated as "KCK" to differentiate it from Kansas City, Missouri, after which it is named. It is part of a consolidated city-county government known as the "Unified Government". Wyandotte County also includes the independent cities of Bonner Springs and Edwardsville. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 145,786 residents. It is situated at Kaw Point, which is the junction of the Missouri an...
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Income Estimation for Correctional Officer, Sr. jobs
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