Corrections Officer II

Job Posting

Important Information about this posting:

• Job Posting closes: Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Midnight
• Required documents uploaded by: Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Midnight

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

Position: Corrections Officer II

Job Opening ID: 218396

Direct Link: https://jobs.sok.ks.gov/psp/sokhrprdcg/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=218396PostingSeq=1

Agency Information:

Winfield Correctional Facility

1806 Pinecrest Circle, Winfield, KS 67156

www.doc.ks.gov/facilities/wcf

Who can apply: Internal candidates that meet the minimum requirements

Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: Varied, Multiple Vacancies, Subject to Rotation

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: KDOC, WCF, Cowley, Officer, Security, COII, Sgt, Sergeant

Compensation: $26.98 – Starting Wage (Pay Grade 30)

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

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)
• Participant in the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• 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:

Position oversees adult male felons incarcerated in a multi-custody level correctional facility. This involves ensuring safety and security of staff, residents, and the public. Duties are diversified and include working effectively and efficiently to accomplish tasks involving all aspects of residents’ incarceration. Works with coworkers and COI’s to ensure policy and procedures are being followed.

View the full Position Description by contacting the Recruiter listed below. Multiple positions may be filled by this vacancy.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED
• Licensing & Certification:
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Successful completion of the KDOC COTP (Basic Training)
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must meet all minimum qualifications and necessary special requirements for a COIA
  • At least 19 years of age at time of appointment
  • Have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in the field of corrections or in the detention of convicted offenders.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Two (2) consecutive years of experience as a KDOC uniformed employee

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Leslie Aldridge, HR Professional
• Email: Leslie.Aldridge@ks.gov
• 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.
  1. 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.
  1. Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
  2. Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions.”

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

Upload these on the Careers – My Job Applications page:

• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
• Anything you would like to be considered on the COII Promotional Scoresheet (College Transcripts, Relevant Outside Training)

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

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 Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, 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

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.

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