CM II-Deputy Director (EAI)

at Department of Corrections in Topeka, Kansas, United States

Job Description

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Kansas Department of Corrections

Our Mission: Partnering to Promote Safety and Responsibility through Best Practices. 

Our Vision: Transforming Lives for the Safety of All. 

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Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility

The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) does not sponsor employment visas for any positions and does not participate in the STEM-OPT extension program. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents, please refer to the federal Form I-9.

E-Verify Participation

KDOC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with the information from your Form I-9 to confirm authorization to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please visit E-Verify.gov. For information about your rights under the Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER), please visit justice.gov/crt/immigrant-and-employee-rights-section.

KDOC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Central Office


• Lansing Correctional Facility


• Topeka Correctional Facility


• Ellsworth Correctional Facility


• Hutchinson Correctional Facility


• Norton Correctional Facility


• El Dorado Correctional Facility


• Winfield Correctional Facility


• Larned Correctional Facility

Who can apply: Applicants who meet the minimum requirements

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Service

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

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Starting salary for this position: $72,300.80/annual ($34.76/hr.)

* Offered salary will be determined by experience, qualifications, and skill set that the candidate brings to the position. Through this position is unclassified, the posted starting salary is equivalent to classified Pay Grade 35, Step 10. Please contact Recruitment Coordinator for further details.

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This position will supervise and mange the facility operations of the KDOC EAI sections, acting as liaison between those sections and outside agencies, and providing logistical support as needed.

Works under the direction of the Director of the Enforcement, Apprehension, and Investigation (EAI) Division. The incumbent must maintain the highest ideals of professionalism, confidentiality, and public service in carrying out the duties and responsibilities which include but are not limited to:  

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 Supervisors to ensure compliance.  Oversee the recommended office practices and procedures.  Review the work assignments of assigned Special Agent Supervisors 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.  Identify training needs; direct the instruction, training, and development of subordinate staff. Conduct reviews of case files as established by KDOC.

Conduct sensitive and complex criminal and administrative investigations and enforcement activities at the direction of the EAI Director and or Secretary of Corrections. Work 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 faced by facility SAS’s.  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.   Search for evidence in a systemic manner to determine the existence of criminal or administrative violations and to obtain evidence necessary to affirm or dispel the allegations of improper or illegal activity, using investigative methods and techniques.  Conduct arrests as appropriate.  Prepare and maintain complete comprehensive documentation of the history of each case being investigated.

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 inmates, parolees, departmental employees, the public, outside agencies, etc.  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.  Review reports for compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, policies, procedures, and directives.  Preserve information, documents and related evidence relevant to investigative cases maintaining an established chain of custody.  Establish a contact network of KDOC, local, state, and federal law enforcement, as well as related intelligence organizations for acquiring ongoing intelligence information and educational knowledge.  Establish and nurture rapport and cooperation with the institution, facility, or area administration and staff.

Evaluate information to determine risk to facility operations and the safety and security of the institution, facility, or area.   Assist and collaborate with outside criminal justice entities to identify, validate, and analyze information and level of threat assessment to the institution, facility, or area by STG activities.  Confer with the EAI Director, additional EAI Supervisors, and administrators to identify strategies to monitor and deter criminal activity.  

Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in order to: provide information, prepare correspondence, create/update procedures, train staff, establish, promote, and maintain confident and cooperative relationships with others (inmates, parolees, departmental employees, the public, outside agencies, etc.), to promote collaborative participation and meet the Department’s vision, values, mission, goals, and objectives, etc.  Communicate and share intelligence and other information in a responsive and understandable manner with other EAI units, Central Office staff, facility staff, contract staff, and other law enforcement / criminal justice agencies.  Prepare and submit clear, concise, comprehensive, and cohesive written investigative reports in a timely manner.  Present evidence and investigative findings during disciplinary hearings, unemployment hearings, sexual assault incident reviews, and court examinations and trials for employee misconduct and violations of law.

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 and testify in administrative and legal proceedings.  Provide assistance to other criminal justice agencies when requested as time and circumstances permit.  

Perform other duties as assigned. This position description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position.  Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related 

Four years direct experience in criminal justice, social science,  behavioral sciences or public administration plus three years of supervisory and/or administrative management experience in the field of corrections.

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.

Certification as a Corrections Officer or Law Enforcement Officer by a recognized governing body. 
Five (5) years’ experience in law enforcement, corrections, or detention work
Three (3) years’ experience in supervisory duties in corrections or law enforcement.  
Excellent written communication skills; personal presence and impact, with a proven ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds 
Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision including delegation of work, training of subordinates, performance evaluation, motivation, and discipline.  
Knowledge of criminal law, law enforcement, personnel and criminal investigations procedures and practices.
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

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:  Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must pass a criminal history records check.  

Name: Alyssa Cabello

            Human Resources – Recruitment Manager

Email: Alyssa.Cabello@ks.gov 

Name: Daniel Cline

Human Resources – Recruitment Coordinator

Email: Daniel.Cline@ks.gov

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• Resume

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Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate Required: Each applicant (even non-residents) applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance within 10 days following the offer of employment by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue’s website. In the event that an individual who has been offered employment cannot provide proof of a tax clearance certificate, the individual will be required to enter into a payment plan with KDOR and remain current on such payment plan or make other arrangements with KDOR to achieve the tax clearance required under Executive Order 2004-03.  A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual’s account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. All applicants, including current state employees, are responsible for submitting a valid certificate to the hiring agency. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact 785-296-3199.

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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

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.

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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 scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  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.

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.