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Johnson County Department of Corrections is looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of Shift Supervisor at the Adult Residential Center in New Century, Kansas.  The Corrections Shift Supervisor serves as a role model as well as maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, staff, and department of a 24/7 operation.  By ensuring that the policies and procedures of the facility are followed, the Shift Supervisor provides oversight of standard operations of a weapon free, hands-off, open campus environment serving criminal offenders transitioning to the community.   Essential Duties Include: - Supervises assigned personnel and...

Position Duties, Experience Requirements, and Compensation   Forensic Scientist Trainee: $25.17 - $37.76 ($52,359.91 - $78,539.86 annualized) - Job Description: A Forensic Scientist Trainee participates in an intensive,...

Johnson County Department of Corrections is looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of Correctional Advisor at the Adult Residential Center in New Century, Kansas.  Posting will remain open until filled.  Qualified applicants will remain as an active candidate for a period of up to 90 days.   The mission of the Department of Corrections is leading by example, we support and protect 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...

[Insert Introductory Sentence here] - Maintains custody and control of assigned clients in order to ensure a safe and secure environment; ensures clients and visitors are escorted throughout the facility as dictated by policies and procedures; enforces rules and regulations governing resident conduct in a fair and equitable manner; monitors the temperament, mood, and behavior of clients to detect potential problems or conflicts, demonstrates de-escalation methods, and alerts supervisors to impending problems; observes and interacts with clients; provides positive reinforcement, and serves as a role-model for appropriate pro-social behavior and attitudes that convey dignity and respect in the treatment of others; uses evidence-based skills when...

We are currently seeking dedicated and highly skilled EMTs to join our team on a full-time basis. As an EMT at Johnson County MED-ACT, you will play a critical role in delivering life-saving care to our community members during their most challenging moments. You will be responsible for responding to emergency calls, providing medical treatment, and ensuring the safe transportation of patients to medical facilities.   Key Responsibilities: - Safely and expeditiously responds to emergency calls in various out of hospital settings, including interfacility patient transfers. - Maintains scene safety;...

We are currently seeking dedicated and highly skilled Paramedics to join our team on a full-time basis. As a Paramedic at Johnson County MED-ACT, you will play a critical role in delivering life-saving care to our community members during their most challenging moments. You will be responsible for responding to emergency calls, providing advanced medical treatment, and ensuring the safe transportation of patients to medical facilities.   Key Responsibilities: - Safely and expeditiously responds to emergency calls in various out of hospital settings, including interfacility patient transfers. - Maintains scene safety; protects...

Install, maintain, and/or repair a variety of electronic systems to ensure the safety and security of inmates and County employees, to include:  Install, maintain, and/or repair intercom systems, fire alarm systems/panels, emergency duress systems, closed circuit television, locking control systems, card access system, and other related systems.  Maintain systems that meet or exceed Federal, State, and local safety, security, and fire codes.  Research, recommend and implement electronic system upgrades.  Use Computer Aided Design to document electronic systems as installed.  Determine electronic system sequencing needs when designing and/or integrating systems.  Test and maintain smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, water flow,...

The position of Civilian Specialist is critical for the Sheriff's Office as a support function in the Detention Bureau and other divisions and may be assigned to other areas of the organization based on operational needs.  This position provides support in the areas of lobby, booking desk, control centers, alarm monitoring, property room, inmate programs, classifications, court coordinator, and records.  The position provides assistance to citizens and responds to emergency and routine calls for service in accordance with organizational policies and regulations under the general supervision of a superior officer.  Civilian Specialists assist in providing an environment that is professional and humane for all inmates as charged to the Sheriff by...

The Deputy Sheriff is responsible for the prevention or detection of crime and the enforcement of criminal or traffic laws of the State of Kansas or any municipality thereof through means of effective communication, concise and factual written reports and testimony in administrative and judicial proceedings.  As the fastest growing law enforcement agency in Johnson County, the Sheriff’s Office offers a full range of public safety duties, with numerous career development opportunities for professional growth and advancement. These include, but are not limited to:  Patrol, Investigations, C.S.I., Court Security, Detention, Warrants, Civil, Communications, Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team (SERT), Tag Registration, School Resource Officer,...