Classification Technician- Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office

Wycokck; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 29,935 - 31,946; Full time

Job summary

The Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office is looking for a Classification Technician to classify inmates at the Wyandotte County Detention Center. Responsibilities include conducting background checks and monitoring the safety and security of inmates.

A successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with medical, kitchen, and operations staff to ensure compliance with all necessary procedures. The position offers a competitive compensation of $21.73 - $23.19 per hour and requires background checks and proof of employment eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must pass a criminal history background check, physical examination, and drug screen.
• Must submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Classify custody grades for inmates.
• Conduct background checks and monitor inmate population.
• Communicate with medical and operational staff regarding inmate information.

Skills

Classifying custody grades

Conducting background checks

Monitoring inmate population

Job description

## Classification Technician- Wyandotte County Sheriff's OfficeApplylocations: Courthousetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 6 Days Agojob requisition id: JR26-00297*As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer criminal history background check, physical examination and drug screen. All employees must also submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.*Incumbents in the Sheriff’s Classification Technician position are responsible for the appropriate classification of inmates booked into the Wyandotte County Detention Center according to established policies, procedures and regulations in order to maintain safety, security, custody, control, health and welfare. Duties include: classifying custody grades, conducting background checks, separation special needs inmates, separating enemies, monitoring in house population, conducting farm out operations, communicating with medical, kitchen, and operations on all inmate pertinent information, writing necessary departmental narrative reports, reporting disruptive behavior or any violation of policy, screening inmates as possible inmate workers and in/pod cleaners, communicating with farm out facilities, communicating with the Kansas Dept. of Corrections, monitoring staffing levels and adjust inmate in-house count accordingly, answering inmate communication forms and make and armband inmates with identification bands.$21.73 - $23.19 per hour*The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values an inclusive workforce.***If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please call [phone] or email [e-mail].**