Become a Parole Officer

No Experience Necessary.

Putting Public Safety First

"As ever-larger numbers of people serve their time and return to the community, parole supervision agencies can play a critical role in the promotion of community safety, successful reintegration, and individual accountability."

Individuals interested in a career in parole services should read this paper on the  changing methods of community supervision and their importance to public safety. 

For Frequently Asked Questions about Community & Field Services' Positions, click here.

Parole Officer Qualifications:

• Must have earned a bachelor’s degree with at least 24 hours of criminal justice, social science or behavioral science
• Must be free of felony convictions; and free of misdemeanor or felony domestic violence crime

• 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 posses a valid driver’s license

• After a conditional offer of employment, must take and pass a drug test, TB screen an physical exam
• Must be able to perform the essential/event-driven functions of this position
 

Class/Job Specifications for a Parole Officer I
(Entry-level Parole Officer) 

Beginning salary for a Parole Officer I is $29.73/hour or $61,838.40/year. 
Parole Officer are subjected to a one-year probationary period.

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

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The Department of Corrections is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Veterans Preference Eligible (VPE) information can be found at http://da.ks.gov/ps/aaa/recruitment/veterans.htm 

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.