Job Description

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Two full-time positions available with the Office of the City Manager, Corrections Division located at 414 E. 12th St.
Salary Range: $19.27-$29.39/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Shift Work
Application Deadline Date: April 11, 2024

Responsibilities

• Maintains the security of Municipal Court, enforcing rules and regulations, ensuring the safety, welfare and maintaining discipline of inmates.
• Operates motor vehicles and specialized equipment as needed.
• Work assignments are monitored by upper Supervision.
• Officers use the appropriate restraints while transporting in custody to and from several locations which may include, Court, Hospitals, Jails, or treatment facilities.
• Conducts all morning court transport through the KCPD tunnel.
• Performs pat down searches for personal items, which will be placed in a property bag. All money will be counted and verified in front of custody, camera view and or another officer if available. The envelope will be sealed and signed by custody and officer.
• Interacts with in custody professionally using appropriate communication skills and good decision-making.
• Prepares various reports such as incident reports, use of force, vehicle log use.
• Monitors in custody for signs of unusual behavior, improper conduct, or signs of conflict.
• Assists in courtrooms to monitor, place into custody and transport prisoners within the Municipal Court building as needed.
• Must be able to apply only necessary force to gain control of prisoner.
• Must possess basic computer skills and ability to operate communication devices such as two-way radios.

Qualifications

REQUIRES high school graduation. Must possess a valid state issued driver’s license in accordance with City of KCMO policies. May be required to possess a valid MO Class A, B or C CDL prior to the end of the probationary period as determined by the department. Must be eligible to obtain a special police commission as issued by the KCMO Police Department. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City’s Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org.

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans’ points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during “wartime” and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code § 4211).

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Shift work, Day shift,

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