HCF also houses one of two centers for the KDOC’s transportation system that provides for the movement of residents among the state's correctional facilities.

As with other facilities under the management of the Secretary of Corrections, education, health services and food services are provided through contracts with private vendors.

Because many of HCF's structures were constructed between 1889 and 1912, an emphasis has been placed on rehabilitating and repairing the aging structures.

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Dan Schnurr became the warden at Hutchinson Correctional Facility (HCF) on June 18, 2016.

Previously, he had served as warden at Ellsworth Correctional Facility (ECF) since June 2011. Schnurr began his career in corrections at Hutchinson Correctional Facility (HCF) in 1985 as a corrections officer. He rose through the ranks including serving as a corrections specialist, a unit team counselor and a unit team manager. In 2008, Schnurr became HCF's classification administrator. Two years later, he was named HCF's business manager for a brief time before accepting the deputy warden position at ECF.

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• The education program offers a computer-based system that utilizes the “A+dvanced Learning System” for the GED program.
• The curriculum has a literacy component to improve reading and math skills. 
• Special Education is provided for students under the age of 21 and Title 1 services are provided.

Central Unit Education
Vocational programs offered are funded through a CBJT grant with Barton Community College and a cooperative effort with Hutchinson Community College. The programs are offered in HVAC, plumbing, AutoCAD, and manufacturing skills. 

East Unit Education
Vocational programs are offered in home building and construction woodworking.

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Hutchinson Correctional Facility's (HCF) recycling efforts have made the correctional facility a leader in implementing innovative environmental initiatives. Since 2010, HCF has diverted more than 1.5 million pounds of solid waste from local landfills. In 2012, the U.S. EPA presented HCF with its WasteWise State Government Partner of the Year Award for its aggressive recycling programs. As the only mattress recycling center in Kansas, the facility has recycled more than 17,000 mattresses, which consisted of 46,000 pounds of foam, 287,000 pounds of steel, 22,000 pounds of wood and 46,000 pounds of cotton. In addition, the facility recycles used resident jeans that are made into quilts and donated to charitable organizations. The residents have made more than 1,085 quilts, which amounts to more than 12,000 pounds of clothing being diverted from a local landfill. Other recycling efforts include the use of recycled ink cartridges, toilet paper and paper towels. 

HCF's Recycling Programs:

• Mattress Recycling Program - South Unit
• Outdoor Furniture made from recycled mattress parts - South Unit
• Dog Beds made from recycled mattress pads - South Unit
• Trash recycling from onsite disposal (plastic bottles, cardboard/paper, etc.) - Central Unit
• Composting from onsite vegetation disposal - Central Unit and East Unit

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Mustangs on the Move

Since 2001, residents at Hutchinson Correctional Facility have aided the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in alleviating the over-population of wild horses on federal lands in the western United States. Left unchecked, the horses can multiply to the extent that the land would not sustain their numbers, resulting in starvation and other problems for these animals.

Through a cooperative agreement between the BLM and Kansas Correctional Industries (KCI), a self-supporting unit under the direction of the Kansas Department of Corrections, a dozen minimum-custody residents care and train the wild horses with the goal of making them suitable for adoption. The program also provides resident work opportunities that help residents reintegrate back into the community. With the ability to house up to 499 horses, KCI uses donated materials to train horses rounded up by the BLM. KCI also receives a per diem for housing and care of the horses. Each spring, KCI holds a horse auction with the sales benefitting the BLM to continue the program’s funding. Horses not adopted are transferred to long-term holding locations where they live out their lives. The BLM estimates approximately 14,000 wild horses will need to be relocated and held until the current crisis abates.

For more information about the program,
visit the Bureau of Land Management’s web site at:
www.blm.gov/programs/wild-horse-and-burro.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are the requirements for adopting a wild horse?
The potential owner must attain an approved application through the BLM. Upon approval, please contact Kansas Correctional Industries at (620) 625-7515, Monday through Friday, for more information.

How much does it cost to adopt an untrained wild horse?
Persons adopting untrained wild horses from Kansas Correctional Industries are charged a $125 fee that is forwarded to the BLM to cover administrative costs.

Can a person purchase a horse that is saddle trained?
Yes. Selected horses that have been saddle trained are available for purchase.

What is the cost of a saddle trained horse?
The current price for a saddle-trained mare or stud horse is $125.

What is considered to be a successful trained horse?

• Easy mounting and dismounting
• Knows the commands for walk, trot, lope and keeps its head and body collected
• Can turn either direction, stop and back up on command
• Can pick up all four feet
• Can load and unload in a four-horse trailer
  
  

Where do I get more information about how to adopt a trained or untrained horse from Kansas Correctional Industries (KCI)?

For more information, please contact:
Kansas Correctional Industries
(620) 625-7515
OR
Bureau of Land Management
(866) 4MUSTANGS

When are horses available for adoption?
Horses are available for adoption through Kansas Correctional Industries Monday through Friday by appointment.

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• Education
• Reentry
• Inmate Clubs & Opportunities
• Wild Horses (Kansas Correctional Industries)
  
• CARES & Lucky Dog Program
• Recycling
• Print Shop
• Private Industries

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Don Langford was appointed Warden of Ellsworth Correctional Facility (ECF) by KDOC Secretary Jeff Zmuda in November 2019.

Since joining the KDOC in 1989 as an Office Assistant at Hutchinson Correctional Facility, Langford has steadily risen through the ranks including serving as a Corrections Officer, Corrections Specialist, Corrections Counselor and Investigations and Intelligence Supervisor, Deputy Warden of Operations and Deputy Warden of Support Services. He was appointed to the Warden position at Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility in October 2016.

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Warden Tommy Williams

Tommy Williams was named the warden at El Dorado Correctional Facility in February 2022.

Williams began his career with the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility (HCF) in June 1984. His work assignments have included corrections officer and corrections specialist in the training department where he co-founded KDOC’s Defensive Tactics program. He has also served as an investigator for Enforcement Apprehension Investigations (EAI), corrections counselor and unit team manager.

He is an active member of the American Correctional Association and United States Deputy Wardens Association. While in Hutchinson, Williams served on the board for Sexual Assault Domestic Violence of Reno County and two terms as a commissioner for the Human Relations Commission of Hutchinson. He is an alumnus of both Leadership Reno County and Kansas Leadership Center of Wichita. Williams teaches martial arts at the American Karate and Martial Science where he has been the chief instructor and owner for over 30 years. He is a three time inductee into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame.

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Immediate Openings Available. No Experience Necessary.

COME JOIN OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS.

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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The Kansas Department of Corrections is a proud partner in the PaYS program developed by the U.S. Army to appeal to young people interested in civilian jobs after serving in the Army.  
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For testing and applicant information, contact:

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

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The Kansas Department of Corrections is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Join Our Team!

Whether a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the field of corrections, the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) is looking for career-oriented candidates in both operational and administrative areas. 

The KDOC employs more than 3,600 Kansans at eight adult correctional facilities, one juvenile correctional facility and including four satellite institutions, 20 parole offices and the KDOC’s Central Office in Topeka.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, click on the direct link to each facility's recruiting page or go to the State of Kansas Job Site and search for open positions within KDOC.

I Make a Difference by...

	"This has been my calling. This is what I’m good at." Lt. Christian Brooks//LCF	CLICK the link Join Us Today and Make a Lasting Difference! (pdf) to learn more!
	"helping residents achieve their education goals, which studies show can reduce recidivism by around 50%." Lead GED Instructor Black
	"being a positive instrument of change in the lives of the residents and serving KDOC as a model for the public trust." CCI Brill
	"empowering and encouraging positive changes in individuals so they can achieve success in their life." COR Pathways King

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The Kansas Department of Corrections is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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