Correctional Advisor: Reentry & Behavior Change

Jocogov; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentives

Retirement plans

Job summary

Johnson County Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Advisor to work onsite at the Adult Residential Center in New Century, Kansas. The ARC provides Residential, Work Release and Therapeutic Community components within a minimum-security setting.

Advisors interact directly with clients, fostering responsible behavior and supporting re-entry into the community. The role requires shift work, physical ability testing, and strict safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Twenty-one (21) years of age or older; possess a high school diploma or its equivalent; successfully pass a criminal history check; and possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Applicant must submit to and pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen and pass a physical ability test prior to employment.
• Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.
• Preferred Qualifications: Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences or related fields and previous corrections or criminal justice related experience.
• Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions: Excessive standing and/or walking: 60%; Lifting: up to 125 pounds; on-call; shift work; safety-sensitive; weather essential; uniform required.

Responsibilities

• Build healthy relationships and model pro-social behavior.
• Teach and reinforce basic expectations and provide positive reinforcement.
• Assist with self-defense training and emotion regulation; conduct routine personal and physical plant searches.
• Support residential, work release and therapeutic community components of ARC.

Job description

Johnson County Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Advisor to work onsite at the Adult Residential Center in New Century, Kansas. The ARC provides Residential, Work Release and Therapeutic Community components within a minimum-security setting.

Advisors interact directly with clients, fostering responsible behavior and supporting re-entry into the community. The role requires shift work, physical ability testing, and strict safety protocols.