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Lansing FCA Report

David Cook — 2022-12-08T19:59:34Z

Lansing Correctional Facility's Fallen Staff Memorial 05 09 2024

David Thompson — 2024-05-09T22:00:00Z

"Working in corrections is challenging and can be dangerous. For over 150 years, the staff of the Kansas State Penitentiary now known as Lansing Correctional Facility have kept watch over those incarcerated at Lansing to keep the citizens of Kansas safe. Over the years, staff have faced acts of violence and a deadly pandemic. Nine staff members have made the ultimate sacrifice while carrying out their duties at Lansing. It is hard to say farewell to those we have lost in death. However, we will never forget our fallen brothers. We will keep their memories alive in our hearts and minds. May we find comfort in remembering our friends and loved ones for how they lived. They were husbands, fathers, brothers, friends, and co-workers. Each left their mark on Lansing. Let us take time to remember the nine fallen whose footsteps we follow in."

- Jesse Howes, LCF Warden

Lansing Correctional Facility Replacement Presentation to Joint Committee on State Building Construction

Todd_Fertig — 2017-11-30T17:16:27Z

November 30, 2017 Secretary Joe Norwood

Lansing Correctional Facility (LCF)

Nancy Burghart — 2023-05-18T18:59:58Z

Lansing Correctional Facility

Nancy Burghart — 2014-01-08T16:25:00Z

E-mail
Phone: (913) 727-3235
Fax: (913) 250-2762
301 E. Kansas Ave.
Lansing, KS 66043

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Lansing Correctional Facility

Nancy Burghart — 2014-08-29T19:50:00Z

KDOC Turns Keys to Old Kansas State Penitentiary/LCF to LHS

David Thompson — 2024-09-09T20:00:00Z

KDOC officially hands over the keys to the old Kansas State Penitentiary/Lansing Correctional Facility to the Lansing Historical Society. Great work by the Kansas Legislature, spearheaded by Senator Jeff Pittman of Leavenworth. Doors open Friday, September 13, 2024 for tours which will be hosted by former staff and residents as well as other volunteers.

KDOC History

Carol Pitts — 2021-02-02T21:49:16Z

Our roots at KDOC are as old as our State, dating to the 1860’s with the establishment of the Lansing State Penitentiary. And really, our corrections roots are much older, with incarceration as a form of criminal punishment becoming wide-spread in the United States just before the American Revolution, and penal incarceration efforts in England dating to the early 1500’s with prisons in the form of dungeons existing since long before then.

That beginning was followed by different waves of change in the U.S., bringing new mechanisms such as parole, probation and indeterminate sentencing into mainstream penal practice. Equally rooted in our history is the American favor of the concept of reform and rehabilitation of offenders to become law-abiding citizens. This dates to the post-colonial days of our nation.

In more recent history, in 1973 the Kansas Legislature re-codified our purpose, which in part says “… apply this act and acts of which it is amendatory or supplemental liberally to rehabilitate, train, treat, educate and prepare persons convicted of felony in this state for entry or reentry into the social and economic system of the community….” This law remains in effect to this day. In addition, we now benefit from over four decades of scientific research defining the key principles to reducing crime, principles that align with this statutory purpose.

KDOC Employment

ACabello — 2012-12-17T19:40:00Z

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.

Facility Direct Application Links		State of Kansas Job Site
El Dorado Correctional Facility	Ellsworth Correctional Facility	To search for and apply for jobs, go to Kansas Jobs Website and search by job title or location.
Hutchinson Correctional Facility [link coming soon]	Lansing Correctional Facility
Larned State Correctional Facility	Norton Correctional Facility
Topeka Correctional Facility	Winfield Correctional Facility
Wichita Work Release Facility [link coming soon]	Kansas Correctional Industries [link coming soon]
Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex

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

Veterans Preference Eligible (VPE)

https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/veterans

KDOC Employees Raise Money for Victim Advocate Organizations in Support of Crime Victims’ Rights Week

David Cook — 2011-08-17T16:53:39Z

Kansas Department of Corrections employees raised $1,940 as part of Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 18 – 24, to support organizations throughout Kansas that provide support to crime victims.

KDOC Employees Raise Money for Victim Advocate Organizations in Support of Crime Victims’ Rights Week

David Cook — 2011-08-17T16:53:25Z

Kansas Department of Corrections employees raised $1,940 as part of Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 18 – 24, to support organizations throughout Kansas that provide support to crime victims.

KDOC Employees Raise Money for Victim Advocate Organizations

cherylca — 2011-10-13T13:00:00Z

Kansas Department of Corrections employees banded together during Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 10th – 16th, to raise nearly $4,100 to support ten organizations that serve crime victims throughout the state.

KCI - Clinton Park Furniture 02 27 2026

David Thompson — 2026-03-27T17:00:00Z

The partnership between Kansas Correctional Industries, other state agencies, and other qualified organizations extends far beyond providing resident-produced goods and services. KCI’s line include paint products and street signs to metal benches and office furniture. Keeping customers pleased serves as a cornerstone for community growth and individual rehabilitation, as was the case when Clinton State Park recently unveiled its new Visitor Center complete with new chairs and desks built by residents at Lansing Correctional Facility and KCI.

KCDC Unveils Play Free Visitation Area at ECF

David Thompson — 2025-03-31T20:00:00Z

A new child-friendly visitation space at Ellsworth Correctional Facility aims to make family connections easier, thanks to a partnership between KDOC and the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center. the redesigned space prioritizes the emotional and developmental needs of children visiting incarcerated parents, emphasizing a family-centered approach in the correctional system. Governor Laura Kelly praised the partnership, saying in a statement, “I am pleased to support this partnership between the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center and the Kansas Department of Corrections, which takes a compassionate approach to the visitation experience. By focusing on the welfare of both parents and children, we can improve outcomes and support positive family relationships throughout the incarceration period.” Research shows that maintaining strong parent-child connections during incarceration reduces trauma, supports emotional stability, and lowers the risk of intergenerational incarceration, according to the National Institute of Justice. A similar visitation room has also opened at the El Dorado Correctional Facility, and a third is scheduled to launch at Lansing Correctional Facility April 10th.

Kansas Department of Corrections addendum to the Post Audit Report - Department of Corrections: Reviewing Allegations of Staff Misconduct (Jan 2010)

David Cook — 2011-08-17T16:53:40Z

(Posted January 29, 2010)