Activity Specialist I

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy Job Posting closes: November 16, 2026 Required documents uploaded by: November 16, 2026

Agency Information:

Lansing Correctional Facility 301 E. Kansas St. Lansing, KS 66043 About the Position Multiple vacancies may be filled from this posting. Who can apply: Anyone (External) Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Work Schedule: Varies Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes Search Keywords: Leavenworth County, Corrections, Activities, Lansing Correctional Facility

Compensation: Pay Grade 23 Step 11; $40,872/$19.85 + 10% P1H

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

This position will work in a maximum custody correctional facility developing and supervising resident activities including in the areas of recreation, arts, self-help, social interest groups, and other activities to assist residents in the rehabilitation process. Includes coordinating program activities of residents and volunteers, develop and supervise residents in the area of recreation and leisure activities. Including organizing sports, games, events, arts, crafts at a correctional facility. Schedule tournaments and matches for resident population. We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills, creativity, organizational skills, and who is teamwork oriented and enjoys working with people.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Confers with professional, medical, volunteer, or other staff to develop, organize and administer leisure activities for diverse population of offenders to ensure a constructive outlet for talents, personal interests and health.
• Contributes to the departmental mission by assisting residents through personal interaction in developing positive behavioral changes by mean of group activity or individual growth.
• Performs administrative duties in the maintenance of special projects to assure proper documentation, coordination and fiscal responsibility.
• Develops and maintains a system of inventory for equipment and supplies to ensure adequate coverage of resident activities.
• Conducts inspections, completes monthly reports and takes corrective action to comply with all General Orders, ACI standards, K.A.R.'s and IMPP's.
• Supervise resident workers to ensure organization, sanitation and safety to offenders in activities and recreation areas.
• Coordinates with operations staff to assure compliance with all security issues to include tool control, key control and resident movement.

Qualifications

• Education: Four years of experience in recreation, athletics, music or art. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
• Licensing & Certification: Driver's License
• Minimum Qualifications: Applicant will be able to interact with co-workers, residents, and outside personnel to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Applicant will have strong organizational skills and function with minimal supervision and direction.
• Preferred Qualifications: Four-year degree with major coursework in art, recreational therapy, recreation physical education or occupational therapy and two years of experience in the arts may be substituted for the four years of experience.
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services. Must pass a physical exam, background investigation and submit a State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate.

E-Verify: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and complete the form. Recruiter Contact Information Name: Lori East Email: Lori.East@ks.gov Phone: (913)250-2629

Mailing Address:

Lansing Correctional Facility P.O. Box 2 Lansing, KS 66043

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How to Claim Veterans Preference Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference Lansing Correctional Facility is approved for the Veterans' GI Bill Apprenticeship Program. 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. Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference 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 sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, 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 Landon State Office Building 900 SW Jackson, Rm 401 Topeka, KS 66612

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