Correctional Cadet- High School Seniors Only

Unified Government of Wyandotte County; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

School credits toward graduation

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County is seeking Correctional Cadets to participate in a training-first pathway toward becoming a full-time Correctional Specialist at the Wyandotte County Adult Detention Center.

Cadets will attend classes 3-4 times per week for about four hours a day and will earn $15 per hour plus school credits toward graduation, with opportunities to assist Sheriff's Deputies and staff in community activities.

Qualifications

• Must be a senior in Wyandotte County high schools in good standing.
• Citizen of the United States.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Attend required training classes and participate in classroom and hands-on activities.
• Support staff and deputies; assist in community events as appropriate.
• Learn entry level skills such as customer service, work ethic and self-discipline.

Skills

Customer service

Work ethic

Self-discipline

Education

High School Senior (12th grade)

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.

Job Description

Correctional Cadets are responsible for attending all required training classes and actively engaging in all classroom and hands on activities. Correctional Cadets will receive training that will prepare them for work as a full-time Correctional Specialist in the Wyandotte County Adult Detention Center. All Correctional Cadets are a representative of the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office just as any other employee. It is expected that Correctional Cadets will conduct themselves in a professional manner while at the Sheriff's Office and also while in their personal time. Correctional Cadets may have the opportunities to assist Sheriff Deputies and staff in civilian activities to include community engagement and recruitment events. This position will also provide an opportunity to learn entry level skills such as customer service, work ethic and self-discipline. Participants will earn $15 per hour plus school credits towards graduation. Classes will meet 3-4 times per week for around four hours a day.

Minimum Qualifications

• Senior (12th grade) at any Wyandotte County High School (Bonner Springs, Turner, Piper, USD 500 schools) in good standing academically and behaviorally.
• Citizen of the United States.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

For more details regarding this position please contact your school career counselor or Gina Nick at [e-mail] or 913-573-5671.

$15.00 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].

Company: Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS