Corrections Officer
Description:Job Description:
Position: Corrections Officer
Location: Kansas City, MO
Job Id: 103
# of Openings: 9
Department: Corrections
Grade: g04
Salary: $11.45/hr
Job Duties:
- Provides security for inmates housed at the Jackson County Detention Center.
- The employee must follow written procedures and guidelines in the department’s policy and procedure manual. The incumbent may be assigned to different posts, areas and shifts depending upon the needs of the operation.
- Overtime is required and the employee is subject to being called in when staffing shortages, department emergencies arise.
Additional Information:
APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.JACKSONGOV.ORG/JOBS ONCE AN APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED PLEASE CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES TO SCHEDUEL THE CORRECTIONS OFFICER EXAM AT 816-881-3136
Job Requirements:
Age – 21
Education – High School Diploma or GED
Experience – ENTRY LEVEL
Additional Requirement:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have a High School diploma/GED (Bachelor’s Degree in corrections preferred),
- Must be at least six months before the age of 21
- Have/maintain valid Missouri driver’s license, have/maintain working telephone in the residence.
- Must pass Corrections Officer exam, police background/motor vehicle record check, drug screen test and physical examination.
- Must work mandatory overtime and maintain sufficient physical dexterity to perform essential elements of the position.BARGAINING UNIT POSITION. Non-smokers preferred.
Salary/Benefits: $11.45 hourly
