Classification Technician- Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office

Unified Government of Wyandotte County; United States; On-site; USD 29,935 - 31,946; Full time

Job summary

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County is seeking a Sheriff's Classification Technician to manage inmate classification at the Detention Center. Key responsibilities include classifying custody grades and conducting background checks to ensure safety and security.

The ideal candidate must pass a background check, physical examination, and drug screen. The role offers a salary range of $21.73 - $23.19 per hour, emphasizing the importance of a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Must pass a post‑offer criminal history background check.
• Must pass a physical examination and drug screen.
• Proof of identity and employment eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Classifying custody grades.
• Conducting background checks.
• Separating special needs inmates.
• Monitoring in‑house population.
• Communicating with medical, kitchen, and operations on inmate information.

Job description

Job Description

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.

• classifying custody grades
• conducting background checks
• separating 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 Department of Corrections
• monitoring staffing levels and adjusting inmate in‑house count accordingly
• answering inmate communication forms and making and armbanding inmates with identification bands

Salary: $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.