Classification Technician- Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office

Unified Government of Wyandotte County

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Courthouse Until 8/22/2026 First posted June 9, 2026 Last posted June 9, 2026
Job description

As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer criminal history background check, physical examination and drug screen. All employees must also submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.

Incumbents in the Sheriff’s Classification Technician position are responsible for the appropriate classification of inmates booked into the Wyandotte County Detention Center according to established policies, procedures and regulations in order to maintain safety, security, custody, control, health and welfare. Duties include: classifying custody grades, conducting background checks, separation special needs inmates, separating enemies, monitoring in house population, conducting farm out operations, communicating with medical, kitchen, and operations on all inmate pertinent information, writing necessary departmental narrative reports, reporting disruptive behavior or any violation of policy, screening inmates as possible inmate workers and in/pod cleaners, communicating with farm out facilities, communicating with the Kansas Dept. of Corrections, monitoring staffing levels and adjust inmate in-house count accordingly, answering inmate communication forms and make and armband inmates with identification bands.

$21.73 - $23.19 per hour

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values an inclusive workforce.

If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please call (913) 573-5660 or email jobs@wycokck.org.

Company: Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS

About this role

Summary

Classify inmates, conduct background checks, monitor inmate populations, communicate with staff

Job title

Classification Technician- Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office

Experience level

null

Industry

government

Location requirements

On-site at Courthouse, no remote work allowed

Salary

$45k–$48k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

classificationbackground checksinmate managementcommunication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

classificationinmate managementbackground checkscustody
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site