Corrections Officer

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Corrections Officer

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (KS)

Corrections Officer

Douglas County, Kansas is accepting applications for a 3-month hiring pool (May 2026 – August 2026) for candidates seeking a career-oriented position as a Corrections Officer.

Next Hiring Start Date (Estimated): September 2026

Successful applicants will work at the Douglas County Correctional Facility, a 186-bed direct supervision facility for adults.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older with a High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license, free from restrictions
• Proficiency in written and oral English communication
• Basic word processing and computer skills
• Must be free of: felony convictions, crimes of dishonesty (e.g., forgery, perjury, false reporting), theft convictions within the last 12 months
• Must pass: background check, written test, physical fitness exam, drug test, polygraph examination
• Shift work is mandatory

Douglas County is committed to eliminating racial inequities. Successful candidates must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Salary:
$28.86 – $43.28 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)

Benefits Include:

• 4.5 hours vacation leave and 4.75 hours sick leave accrued each pay period (bi-weekly)
• Accrual increases after every five years of service
• 8 hours of personal leave annually
• 9 holidays (10 paid days per year), with holiday pay at double-time-and-a-half if worked
• Uniforms and equipment provided (excluding footwear)
• Free on-site gym, track, and obstacle course
• Dry cleaning services provided
• Health insurance effective the first of the month following start date
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)
• Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Two approved VA / GI Bill education benefit programs
• On-site VA Coordinator
• Discounted fitness memberships and additional voluntary benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other factor prohibited by law.

Application Deadline:
August 5, 2026 (or until positions are filled)

** After completing one (1) year of service as a Corrections Officer, employees become eligible to apply for a Deputy Sheriff position within the agency. **

Pay: $28.86 - $43.28 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person