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Corrections Officer - Military Veteran
Independence, Missouri 64050 United States City of Kansas City Missouri Full Time Apr 27, 2026Employer:City of Kansas City Missouri
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Summary
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMilitary veterans are encouraged to apply
Salary Range: $19.37-$30.64/hour depending on qualifications
Candidates may be hired as a Correctional Officer I, II, or Senior Correctional Officer depending on qualifications and experience.
If hired, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months of hire.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma / GED
- Valid state issued driver's license
- Eligible to obtain a special police commission as issued by the City of Kansas City, MO police department
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City of Kansas City, MO
- U.S. Military service
Job Duties:
- Monitors residents in custody in all settings
- Interacts with people in custody, employing effective communication skills and sound decision-making
- Maintains strict order and discipline among the detained population, while promoting social behavior and supporting rehabilitation
- Patrols designated areas to prevent unauthorized access and ensure a secure perimeter.
- Admits and releases those in the custody of the facility
- Performs complete booking and intake procedures, including fingerprinting, photographs, orientation to the facility, and providing for basic needs during the intake process
- Receives inmate funds, counts monies, and deposits into the inmate account
- Prepares comprehensive reports such as incident reports, headcounts, and vehicle use logs
- Utilizes various reports to verify and ensure accountability for incarcerations and releases accurately
- Complete written logs as required
Position Start Date: April 1, 2026
Application Deadline: March 27, 2026
Job Description
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMilitary veterans are encouraged to apply
Salary Range: $19.37-$30.64/hour depending on qualifications
Candidates may be hired as a Correctional Officer I, II, or Senior Correctional Officer depending on qualifications and experience.
If hired, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months of hire.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma / GED
- Valid state issued driver's license
- Eligible to obtain a special police commission as issued by the City of Kansas City, MO police department
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City of Kansas City, MO
- U.S. Military service
Job Duties:
- Monitors residents in custody in all settings
- Interacts with people in custody, employing effective communication skills and sound decision-making
- Maintains strict order and discipline among the detained population, while promoting social behavior and supporting rehabilitation
- Patrols designated areas to prevent unauthorized access and ensure a secure perimeter.
- Admits and releases those in the custody of the facility
- Performs complete booking and intake procedures, including fingerprinting, photographs, orientation to the facility, and providing for basic needs during the intake process
- Receives inmate funds, counts monies, and deposits into the inmate account
- Prepares comprehensive reports such as incident reports, headcounts, and vehicle use logs
- Utilizes various reports to verify and ensure accountability for incarcerations and releases accurately
- Complete written logs as required
Position Start Date: April 1, 2026
Application Deadline: March 27, 2026
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