All positions require that the applicant be a resident of Wyandotte county or willing to relocate within (12) months from the date of hire. As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer physical examination and drug screen. And submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.
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Job Description:
Responsibilities include the day to day operation of the county jail and provides charge and custody of the Adult Detention facility. Successful interaction with inmates, enforces the rules and regulations of the Wyandotte County Detention Center, and ensures the rights of inmates are protected under the Constitution of the United States. Housing consists of minimum- and maximum-security levels. The Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service law enforcement agency. The Correctional Specialist is an unarmed, non-union position.
Qualifications:
Applicant must possess a High School Diploma or GED, 18 years of age by date of hire. Valid Driver’s license, United States Citizen, no misdemeanor convictions involving moral character, perjury or false statements as outlined in the Kansas Statute (KSA 74-5605) and no chronic record of misdemeanors, felony convictions, or convicted of certain domestic violence related offenses.
Currently the Sheriff's Office does not allow tattoos on the head, face, neck or hands.
Written test, physical agility test, and Oral Boards:
Please wear tennis shoes and pants.
2026 testing opportunities:
January 22, 2026
February 19, 2026
March 19, 2026
April 16, 2026
May 21, 2026
June 18, 2026
July 16, 2026
August 20, 2026
September 17, 2026
October 22, 2026
November 19, 2026
December 17, 2026
Monthly Testing:
Testing for the position of Correctional Specialist will be conducted monthly. Applicants sitting for the written examination are required to score 70% or above and pass the physical agility within 1:38 seconds to proceed in the process. Applicants are required to apply along with required documentation prior to the testing deadline to reserve a seat. Seats are limited to 15 per test dates. Confirmation of test location and time will be provided to the applicant at time of application. Testing dates are subject to change. Failure to attend any portion of the testing will result in disqualification.
Salary:
$20.31 per hour
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce.
If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please contact the mainline (913) 573-5660 or email the staff member.
Company: Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS
