Senior Administrative Assistant

Job Posting Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy Job Posting closes: July 23, 2026 Required documents uploaded by: July 23, 2026 Agency Information: Lansing Correctional Facility 301 E. Kansas St. Lansing, KS 66043 About the Position Who can apply: Anyone (External) Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes Search Keywords: Lansing Correctional Facility, Administrative, Leavenworth, Lansing Compensation: Minimum Pay $34,798.40/$16.73/HR * 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 Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… Position Summary & Responsibilities Position Summary: This position coordinates and prepares all documents concerning resident releases via Parole Guidelines, Conditional Release and Maximum Release in accordance to Kansas Administrative Regulations, Chapter 44-6. To coordinate and prepare all documents pertaining to the detainer process. To be a liaison with other law enforcement agencies (Federal, State & Local) in regard to the above process. Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Receives detainer warrants from various agencies, Prepares and processes Detainers by completing one or more of several different forms and sends a copy to the respective resident and departments.; also places appropriate documents in the master file, Enters detainer information into Athena. Receives Form 9's requesting Uniform Disposition of Detainer Act (180 day writs) and forwards copies by certified mail to district court and attorneys and provides copy to resident. Maintains a log of request disposition of Detainers sent to outside sources. The incumbent also contacts detaining jurisdictions upon resident receiving a release to establish a date and time for pickup. Files paperwork into the resident master file according to policy and procedure. Daily prepares and assembles documents which may include detainers, court orders and out of state contacts into the prescribed format for imaging and placement into the Resident Master Files. Upon receipt of Release Certificate and related documents. The incumbent is responsible for assuring there are not active detainers. Upon verification, initiates the following: * Stores the packet until the day prior to the release date. * Checks the records for victim notification, detainer information and personal property. * On the day prior to release, prepares all appropriate release documents and incorporates them into a release packet. * Forwards the release packet to the appropriate staff. Distributes sentencing guidelines release list on a weekly basis and updates daily. Initiates pulls and interprets all NCIC (III) reports for warrant wants and possible Detainers prior to release date and for six month and sixteen month out release planning, Contacts the appropriate authorities in the location of any active detainer found and arranges for pick up. The incumbent is responsible for notifying the KDOC Victim Coordinator, in accordance with established policy, (IMPP 03-108) of residents scheduled for the following type of releases: * Sentence Guidelines Release * Conditional Release * Board Parole * Max Release * Escapes * Deaths A 30-day ongoing list is maintained on all above releases and is sent to the Victim Coordinator's office monthly or under special circumstances. The incumbent also maintains a log of above lists. Creates a "master record" on all residents released from LCF. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: One year of experience in general office, clerical, and administrative support work. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Preferred Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. Computer experience with excel and word. Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services unless the incumbent is moving from one safety-sensitive position within the same agency performing substantially similar duties. May be required to pass a background check. 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: View email address on click.appcast.io Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Mailing Address: Lansing Correctional Facility P.O. 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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 scanned and emailed to View email address on click.appcast.io, or can be mailed/delivered in person to: ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator Office of Personnel Services Docking State Office Building 915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260 Topeka, KS 66612 Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.