<p>Job Posting</p> <p>Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy</p> <p>Job Posting closes: June 4, 2026</p> <p>Required documents uploaded by: June 4, 2026</p> <p>Agency Information:</p> <p>Lansing Correctional Facility</p> <p>301 E. Kansas St.</p> <p>Lansing, KS 66043</p> <p>About the Position</p> <p>Who can apply: Anyone (External)</p> <p>Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified</p> <p>Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time</p> <p>Regular/Temporary: Regular</p> <p>Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm</p> <p>Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes</p> <p>Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes</p> <p>Search Keywords: Corrections, Lansing Correctional Facility, Leavenworth, Correctional Facility, Investigator, EAI</p> <p>Compensation: Pay Grad 33 Step 10; $64,937.60/$31.22</p> <ul> <li>Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. </li></ul> <p>Employment Benefits</p> <p>Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage</p> <p>Sick & Vacation leave</p> <p>Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave</p> <p>Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)</p> <p>Fitness Centers in select locations</p> <p>Employee discounts with the STAR Program</p> <p>Retirement and deferred compensation programs</p> <p>Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…</p> <p>Position Summary & Responsibilities</p> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>This position is responsible for the supervision of the daily intelligence gathering and investigative activities and related personnel administration functions of the institution, facility, or area Office of the Enforcement, Apprehensions, and Investigations (EAI) Division; as well as performing highly specialized technical work providing criminal investigation and intelligence collection duties for the Kansas Department of Corrections under the direction of the EAI Director.</p> <p>Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:</p> <p>Direct, interpret and enforce policies and procedures related to the intelligence gathering and investigative responsibilities at the institution, facility, or area level. Implement orders, policies, and procedures, and assign, organize, direct, control, plan supervise, evaluate and advise the activities of assigned Special Agent(s) and Administrative Specialist to ensure compliance. Oversee and direct the recommended office practices and procedures. Review the work assignments of assigned Special Agent(s) for appropriateness of investigative methodology, completeness, accuracy, and validity of conclusions and recommendations, Supervise and evaluate the work of subordinates; recommend personnel actions related to selection, disciplinary procedures, performance, leave, grievances, work schedules and assignments.</p> <p>Oversee and conduct sensitive and complex criminal and administrative investigations and enforcement activities, independently or with the cooperation of other Departmental units or external law enforcement agencies, in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies as directed. Use resourcefulness and creative thinking to resolve complex investigative problems and to anticipate and cope with exigent circumstances and situations. Conduct interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects, both cooperative and hostile, to obtain relevant case information in accordance with rules of evidence and established rights. Protect and process complex crime scenes by securing and managing the scene and identifying, collecting, preserving, and evaluating physical evidence in accordance with established standards.</p> <p>Develop plans for identification, prioritization, collection and management of accurate, timely factual and relevant intelligence information. Evaluate the effectiveness of the intelligence gathering and investigative responsibilities at the institution, facility, or area level. Use legally accepted methods to collect, evaluate, and disseminate as appropriate, intelligence information acquired from residents, parolees, departmental employees, the public, and outside agencies. Review reports which include, but are not limited to, narrative, incident, use of force, surveillance, investigation, arrest and intelligence reports to identify content relevant to EAI tracking operations, intelligence and investigative initiatives.</p> <p>Gather intelligence information on individuals and activities associated with Security Threat Groups (STG). Evaluate information to determine risk to facility operations and the safety and security of the institution, facility, or area. Prepare and maintain detailed STG documentation and records for use of EAI and other law enforcement agencies.</p> <p>Communicate effectively, verbal and in writing, in order to: provide information, prepare correspondence, create/update procedures, train staff, establish, promote, and maintain confident and cooperative relationships with other (residents, parolees, departmental employees, the public, outside agencies) to promote collaborative participation and meet the Departments vision, values mission, goals, and objectives.</p> <p>Confer with prosecutors for preparation and presentation of evidence in courts of law and other legal proceedings; present clear evidence in order to obtain subpoenas, search and arrest warrants. Participate in raids to seize evidence and/or apprehend suspects. Appear to testify in administrative and legal proceedings. Provide assistance to other criminal justice agencies when requested as time and circumstances permit.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Education: High school diploma or equivalent.</p> <p>Licensing & Certification: Valid driver's license</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <p>Must meet all minimum qualifications and necessary special requirements for COI A; be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment; have three years of relevant experience in the field of corrections or in the detention of convicted offenders including one year of supervisory experience; and have successfully completed the Corrections Officer Training Program (COTP). At the discretion of the agency, college coursework in criminal justice, the behavioral sciences, or the social sciences or completion of corrections officer training in another jurisdiction may be substituted for some or all of the required COTP and for some or all of the required non-supervisory experience. Applicants shall be required to complete the COTP within their initial probationary period. Must be able to effectively provide credible testimony to sustain a conviction; therefore, the applicant must not have any Brady/Giglio material in background to be eligible for hiring. This position requires the use of a firearm for law enforcement duties. Therefore, to be eligible for appointment candidates cannot be prohibited from shipping, transporting, possessing, or receiving a firearm or ammunition under 18 U.S.C. 922(g) or (n), K.S.A. 2013 Supp. 21-6301, or K.S.A. 2013 Supp. 21-6304.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <p>Certification as a Corrections Officer or Law Enforcement Officer by a recognized governing body. Five (5) years' experience in corrections or detention work. Previous work experience in investigations and/or law enforcement. BA or BS degree (or 120 credit hours) in criminal justice or related field. Excellent written communication skills; personal presence and impact, with a proven ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds; high levels of maturity and self-management skills, with excellent judgment and the ability to assess risks; competent in gathering and organizing facts through logical and objective analysis; resilience and self-motivation, with a determination to achieve results in difficult and high-pressure environments; and, the highest levels of personal integrity and professionalism. Ability to use tact and discretion in obtaining the cooperation and confidence of others; to work independently without direct supervision; to work long hours under difficult and arduous conditions; to accurately recall and to verbally present information concisely; to evaluate relative importance of information obtained; to organize and clearly express written information in concise written form; and to deal effectively with difficult individuals. Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision including delegation of work, training of subordinates, performance evaluation, motivation and discipline. Ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate staff; to prepare and administer an operating budget; to deal effectively with subordinates, the public, committees, public officials, and others; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with State, Federal and County agencies.</p> <p>Necessary Special Qualifications</p> <p>Knowledge of general criminal law and law enforcement procedures and practices. Knowledge of procedures and practices of supervising inmates confined to an adult maximum correctional institution. Knowledge of Security Threat Groups and Criminal Street Gangs. Knowledge of the Prison Rape Elimination Act. Knowledge of controlled substances and the laws governing them. Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and personnel directives. Knowledge of computers and word processing. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all activities. Ability to deal effectively with individuals under restraint.</p> <p>Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:</p> <p>Must pass a physical exam, background investigation, submit a State of Kansas Tax Clearance and take a pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Recruiter Contact Information</p> <p>Name: Lori East</p> <p>Email: Lori.East@ks.gov</p> <p>Phone: (913)250-2629</p> <p>Mailing Address:</p> <p>Lansing Correctional Facility</p> <p>P.O. Box 2</p> <p>Lansing, KS 66043</p> <p>Job Application Process</p> <p>First Sign in or register as a New User.</p> <p>Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.</p> <p>Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.</p> <p>Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.</p> <p>Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.</p> <p>Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.</p> <p>Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page</p> <p>Notifications - view the Careers> My Job Notifications page</p> <p>Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How to Apply for a Job - Instructions" and "How to Search for a Job - Instructions"</p> <p>Required Documents for this Application to be Complete</p> <p>Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page</p> <p>Transcripts</p> <p>DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)</p> <p>Tax Clearance Certificate</p> <p>Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application</p> <ul> <li>Resume (optional) </li><li>Cover Letter (optional) </li></ul> <p>Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents"</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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</p> <p>How to Claim Veterans Preference</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference</p> <p>Lansing Correctional Facility is approved for the Veterans' GI Bill Apprenticeship Program.</p> <p>How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference</p> <p>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 sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:</p> <p>ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator</p> <p>Office of Personnel Services</p> <p>Landon State Office Building</p> <p>900 SW Jackson, Rm 401</p> <p>Topeka, KS 66612</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity</p> <p>The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. 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.</p> <p>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.</p>