Correctional Advisor

OverviewPosting will remain open until filled or until August 22, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis. The final review of applications will be on August 22, 2026.Benefits include retirement plans, wellness incentives, and a supportive organizational culture.Job DescriptionJohnson County Department of Corrections is looking for a qualified applicant to fill the position of Correctional Advisor at the Adult Residential Center in New Century, Kansas. Posting will remain open until filled. Qualified applicants may remain an active candidate for a period of up to 90 days.The mission of the Department of Corrections is to lead by example, supporting and protecting our community by encouraging responsibility and positive lasting change for a better future. A Correctional Advisor supports all functions within the Adult Residential Center (ARC). The ARC is a minimum‑security correctional facility serving adult offenders on an open campus. We strive to cultivate an environment of responsibility and accountability through evidence‑based behavior change practices.Correctional Advisors are direct‑care staff who continually interact with clients from various backgrounds with criminal records ranging from misdemeanor to felony convictions. Our population consists of high‑risk offenders in need of substance abuse treatment, mental health services, employment/technical skills, education, and basic life skills. Our overriding objective is to establish a stable foundation for re‑entry back into the community.The ARC contains three components to meet the specific needs of the clients:Residential component serves clients assigned to probation supervision.Work Release component serves county and state inmates transitioning back into the community from jail or prison.The Therapeutic Community provides intensive substance abuse treatment for clients with extreme substance abuse issues.ARC has an open‑campus environment that is different from traditional correctional facilities because clients work in the community and reside at the ARC until their release.Correctional Advisors do not carry lethal or less‑than‑lethal weapons and do not physically engage offenders unless it is for the purposes of self‑defense or the defense of others. The ARC is a 24‑hour operation and shift work and overtime are required. As a CA, you will have the opportunity and responsibility to help shape behaviors and create lasting change in each client you interact with.Working directly with clients is expected in order to:Build healthy relationships, serve as a role‑model for appropriate prosocial behavior and attitudes.Teach and model basic expectations and provide frequent positive reinforcement.Seek opportunities to teach new behaviors, coping skills, de‑escalation techniques, and emotion regulation.Provide a secure and clean working environment by conducting routine personal and physical plant searches.We are looking for individuals who are:Highly adaptable to change, exemplify teamwork, and support all functions within the ARC.Able to manage their emotions and maintain temperament under stressful conditions.Possess integrity, professionalism, humility, humor, and respect.The starting wage for this position without experience will start at the minimum of the grade.For more information regarding the duties of a Correctional Advisor, view this realistic job preview video: RequirementsMinimum Job Requirements:Twenty‑one (21) years of age or older.High school diploma or its equivalent.Successfully pass a criminal history check.Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.Applicants must submit to and pass a pre‑employment, post‑offer drug screen and a physical ability test prior to employment.Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.Preferred Qualifications:Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences, or related fields.Previous corrections or criminal justice related experience.Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:Excessive standing and/or walking: 60%.Lifting: successful completion of a physical ability test that includes dragging up to 125 pounds and lifting 50 pounds.Running in response to emergency situations and self‑defense training.On‑call/stand‑by work required.Shift work.Safety‑sensitive job.Weather‑essential job: Department and County Essential.Uniform required.Successful completion of a physical ability test that includes dragging up to 125 pounds, lifting 50 pounds, patting down residents, responding to emergency calls, walking up and down 36 stairs, and donning protective equipment.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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