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Agency Information:

Lansing Correctional Facility

301 E. Kansas St.

Lansing, KS 66043

About the Position

Who can apply: Anyone (External)

Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: Lansing Correctional Facility, Leavenworth, Administrative

Compensation: Pay Grade 23 Step 6; $36,171.20/$17.39 hour

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The primary mission of this position is to coordinate all transportation needs for residents assigned to Lansing Correctional Facility for in state and out of state travel. This position is also responsible for administrative support to Unit Team and the Classification Administrator.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinates sending, receiving and transportation of KDOC residents between facilities, and other state, local and federal agencies via phone and email. Schedules out-f-state trips for transport of conditional violators, in absentia and Compact residents through contact with Central Officer or State Transportation Coordinator. Prepares flight itinerary for the Transportation Safety Administration's authorization for armed escort of residents and flight letters for the airline to assure that trained DOC personnel are authorized through Homeland Security for the sending and receiving facilities to transport residents of all security levels. Reviews the medical and mental health information, release information, custody, centrally monitored issues (residents/staff with contact restrictions), and programs needs for moving residents from one location to another both within the outside the Department of Corrections. Coordinates moves for Centurion, Private Industries and Brothers in Blue. Obtains information from count desk regarding availability and daily moves.
• Runs and reviews NCIC checks on residents for notation of possible issues prior to manager's review.
• Coordinates internal movement of residents by custody levels through daily contact with Unit Team, Facility Investigation Unit, LCF Property, A&D and medical personnel to living unit locations with the Lansing Correctional Facility. Reviews the medical and mental health information, release information, custody, centrally monitored issues (residents/staff contact restrictions), and programs needs for moving residents from one location to another to assure that the proper custody level residents are housed in the appropriate living units, i.e maximum custody, protective custody, medium custody and minimum custody units.
• Provides administrative support for the Classification Administrator as well as the Unit Team Managers. Answers phone calls and dispatches and transfers calls as needed. Takes messages, responds to callers, both internal and external and sends electronic messages or memos as appropriate. Attends Unit Team Managers meetings and other Unit Team meetings as needed and prepares minutes from those meetings. Completes work orders and supply orders for Records & Classification Office.
• Serves as primary back up for out to court orders. Serves as back up to all records staff as needed. Functions as liaison with Central Office and LCF Records Departments. Completes filing as necessary. Other duties as assigned. This may include light maintenance of office equipment.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Licensing & Certification: Must possess a valid driver's license

Minimum Qualifications: Two years of experience in general office, clerical and administrative support work. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services. Must pass a background investigation and submit a State of Kansas Tax Clearance.

E-Verify: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and complete the form.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Lori East

Email: Lori.East@ks.gov

Phone: (913)250-2629

Mailing Address:

Lansing Correctional Facility

P.O. Box 2

Lansing, KS 66043

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