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Corrections Counselor I

State of Kansas - Lansing Correctional Facility
Leavenworth, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/22/2027

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: November 2, 2026

Required documents uploaded by: November 2, 2026


Agency Information:

Lansing Correctional Facility

301 E. Kansas St.

Lansing, KS 66043

Multiple vacancies may be filled from this posting.

About the Position

Who can apply: Anyone (External)

Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: Regular hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Position requires evening and weekend hours.

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: Unit Team, Case Management, Counselor, Corrections, Leavenworth, Lansing, Lansing Correctional Facility


Compensation:
Pay Grade 31 Step 10; $59,467.20/$28.59

  • 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


Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…


Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Member of the Unit Team that provides case management of residents related to the correctional rules and regulations; develops educational and reentry plans; participates on related unit team committees; writes progress reports on residents for review by unit team supervisor/manager. Makes recommendations related to parole plans and eligibility Member of the Unit Team that provides case management of residents related to correctional rules and regulations; develops educational and reentry plans; participates on related unit team committees; writes progress reports on residents for review by unit team supervisor/manager. Makes recommendations related to parole pans and eligibility.

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


  • Responsible for performing all duties through a team approach to risk management that addresses criminogenic risks and needs.
  • The work requires ongoing proactive communication and interaction with residents.
  • Assists residents assigned to case load with adjustment to incarceration, program completion, rule compliance, release planning and reintegration into the community.
  • Utilizes and demonstrates risk reduction skills including motivational interviewing and cognitive strategies.
  • Attends Kansas Parole Board hearing for assigned residents.
  • Assists uniformed security staff in times of emergency.

Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree with major coursework in criminal justice, the social sciences, or the behavioral sciences. Approved substitutions as determined relevant by the agency.

  • Substitutions
    • 60 semester hours of coursework from an accredited college or university, including 12 hours in corrections, criminal justice, the social sciences, or the behavioral sciences, and one (1) year of experience in the field of corrections or case management OR
    • 30 semester hours of coursework from an accredited college or university, including 6 hours in corrections, criminal justice, the social sciences, or the behavioral sciences, and two (2) years of experience in the field of adult corrections or case management OR
    • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent and three (3) years of experience in the field of adult corrections or case management

Licensing & Certification: Driver's License

Minimum Qualifications: Applicant will be able to interact with co-workers, residents and outside personnel to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Applicant selected will have strong organizational skills and function with minimal supervision and direction.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to those applicants with previous experience in corrections.

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

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

Job Application Process

First Sign in or register as a New User.

Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.

Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.

Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.

Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.

Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.

Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page

Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page


Helpful Resources at
jobs.ks.gov: “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions"


Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

Transcripts

DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Tax Clearance Certificate

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

  • Resume (optional)
  • Cover Letter (optional)

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.

If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

Lansing Correctional Facility is approved for the Veterans' GI Bill Apprenticeship Program.

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612


Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

Benefits:

Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Retirement Plan

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