Crime victims/survivors often want to know about an offender's behavior while in prison. When an inmate breaks a rule in a correctional facility, a disciplinary report can be made. There are three classes of offenses and penalities:

Class I offenses - these are very serious in nature and may include crimes that would be considered felonies in Kansas and the United States. Threatening or intimidating any person, fighting and disobeying orders are examples of a Class I offense.

The penalty for a Class I offense may include any, all or any combination of the following:

• Disciplinary segregation, not to exceed 45 days;
• loss of "good time credits," not to exceed six months;
• extra work for up to two hours per day, not to exceed 30 days;
• restriction to inmate's own cell, not to exceed a period of 10 days;
• restriction from privileges, not to exceed 60 days;
• a fine not to exceed $20.00;
• restitution; or
• an oral or written reprimand.

 Class II offenses - these are of moderate seriousness and include crimes that would be considered misdemeanors in Kansas and the United States. Gambling, Insubordination and Disrespect are examples of Class II offenses.

The penalty for a Class II offese may include any, all or any combination of the following:

• Disciplinary segregation, not to exceed 15 days;
• loss of "good time credits," not to exceed three months;
• extra work for up to two hours per day, not to exceed 20 days;
• restriction to inmate's own cell, not to exceed a period of seven days;
• restriction from privileges, not to exceed 30 days;
• a fine, not to exceed $15.00;
• restitution; or
• an oral or written reprimand.

Class III offenses - these are of a less serious nature. Any violation of any published order from the secretary of corrections or warden that is not designated as a Class I or Class II offense belongs in this category. Unsanitary practices is an example of a Class III offense.

The penalty for a Class III offense may be any, all or any combination of the following: 

• Restriction to inmate's own cell, not to exceed three days;
• restriction from privileges, not to exceed 20 days;
• extra work for up to two hours per day, not to exceed 10 days;
• a fine not to exceed $10.00;
• restitution; or
• an oral or written reprimand.

Lansing Correctional Facility is located in Lansing, Kansas, at the intersection of Highway 73 and Kansas Avenue.

Directions from Kansas City, Missouri are:
Take I-70 West to Bonner Springs exit Go North on US 73 (approximately 8 miles) to Lansing, Kansas. Turn East (right) on Kansas Avenue Go to parking area on North side in front of new administration building. Report to the entrance that is marked Lansing Correctional Facility.

Transportation Information

Lansing and Leavenworth cities do not have public transportation. Taxi service is available, please consult the local telephone directory for numbers. Public transportation information is located in the local telephone book under the heading "TAXICABS".

The phone number for Lansing Correctional Facility is (913) 727-3235. This number is answered twenty-four hours a day.

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Corrections Officers Qualifications:

• Must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of appointment.

• Must be free of felony convictions; and free of misdemeanor or felony domestic violence convictions.

• Must be free of DUI convictions within the past 24 months.

• Must be free of adult misdemeanor drug use or possession convictions in the past 60 months.

• Must be free of pending criminal charges, indictments or outstanding warrants.

• Must successfully complete an employment and background check.
• Must take and pass written Corrections Officer Test, which assesses aptitude for the job.
• Must posses a valid driver's license.
• After a conditional offer of employment, must take and pass a drug test, TB screen and physical exam.

• Must be able to perform essential/event-driven functions of this position.

Class/Job Specifications for a Corrections Officer IA

(Entry-level Corrections Officer)

Beginning Salary for a Corrections Officer IA is $23.31/hour or $48,484.80/year.

Corrections Officers are subjected to a one-year probationary period.

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Job vacancies are listed at www.jobs.ks.gov

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The Kansas Department of Corrections is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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