Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:
Position: Corrections Officer I
Job Opening ID: 218988
Direct Link:
Job Posting closes: Monday, December 22, 2025, at Midnight
Required documents uploaded by: Monday, December 22, 2025, at Midnight
Agency Information: Winfield Correctional Facility
About the Position:
Who can apply: Candidates that meet the minimum requirements
Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Varied, TBD, Shift Work, Subject to rotation
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: KDOC, WCF, Winfield, Officer, Security, COI, CO I
Compensation:
Hourly Pay Range: $23.31
Compensation: Pay Grade 27 Step 10: $23.31 hour
After successful 3 months of employment $23.87 hour
After successful 9 months of employment $24.48 hour
After successful 12 months of employment Promotion to COI (B) $25.68 hour
Note: New Hire Rate of Pay is $23.31/hr., plus shift differential (if applicable). Officers working 2nd (2pm to 10pm) or 3rd (10pm to 6am) shift are paid an additional shift differential of 30 cents per hour. Overtime work is available.
We are a 24 hour/7 day a week operation, so days off are consecutive but may be during the week. Shift and Days Off will be determined after candidates are hired. Shift preferences will be taken into consideration, but not guaranteed.
Employment Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Center
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
A Corrections Officer I supervises and maintains discipline and control of residents at all times. Performs searches and shakedowns of residents, persons, and physical areas in order to prevent and control secretion of contraband. Observes and monitors resident activities and interactions while enforcing policy, rules, and regulations. Follows established security procedure in controlling visitors, staff, resident, and vehicular traffic to prevent the admittance or exit of authorized persons and the introduction of contraband. Takes and reports periodic counts of residents. Responds to emergency situations in accordance with appropriate contingency plans. Subject to regular rotation or post and/or shift assignment within the facility. Corrections Officers are required to weapons qualify under KDOC guidelines during initial training and on an annual basis.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Supervise residents in a minimum / medium security prison setting, maintain discipline and control
Enforce policy, rules, and regulations
Perform searches and shakedowns
Observe and monitor resident activities and interactions
Deal effectively with individuals
Complete list of duties and essential functions available by contacting the recruiter listed below
View the full Position Description by contacting the Recruiter listed below. Multiple positions may be filled by this vacancy.
Qualifications:
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Licensing & Certification:
Valid Driver’s License
Minimum Qualifications:
At least 18 years of age at the time of appointment
Free from felony conviction(s); free of any felony and/or misdemeanor domestic violence crime, No DUI convictions within the last 24 months
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
Take and pass a Drug Screening Test, Medical Screening, and TB Screening
Recruiter Contact Information:
Name: Leslie Aldridge
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 620/705-6020
Mailing Address: 1806 Pinecrest Circle, Winfield, KS 67156
Job Application Process:
First Sign in or register as a New User.
Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page.
Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page:
High School Diploma or GED Certificate
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”
How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
PLEASE NOTE : The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to [email protected], or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
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