Juvenile Corrections Officer: Direct Care & Security

Sedgwick County; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick County is seeking a Corrections Officer for Juvenile Services. This role involves supervising clients in detention or residential facilities, leading activities, and conducting searches to ensure safety and security.

The position covers varied hours, including holidays and weekends, with potential overtime as needed. The successful candidate will monitor client behavior, administer consequences when rules are broken, and assist in crisis intervention and basic first aid.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three earned college credits in adolescent development, psychology, criminal justice or a related subject; or forty-five clock hours in documented training in child care or child development; or one year experience as a child care worker or house parent in a facility serving youth of the same age.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance.
• Pass legal background check, Child and Adult Abuse & Neglect Central Registry checks, KCJIS Security Policy (fingerprint) check, and pre-employment screenings.
• Must also meet the required conditions contained in KSA 65-516 and KAR 28-4-356(d), (1-5).

Responsibilities

• Direct Care Supervision: Supervise and monitor the care and security of clients in detention or residential facilities.
• Lead recreation, instructional, or educational activities.
• Conduct searches of clients in facilities.
• Review reports and other communications to maintain awareness of activities within the facility and its clients.

Education

Three college credits in adolescent development

AA degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

Sedgwick County is seeking a Corrections Officer for Juvenile Services. This role involves supervising clients in detention or residential facilities, leading activities, and conducting searches to ensure safety and security.

The position covers varied hours, including holidays and weekends, with potential overtime as needed. The successful candidate will monitor client behavior, administer consequences when rules are broken, and assist in crisis intervention and basic first aid.