Academy Advisor - Academy for Excellence in Corrections

State-of-Missour; Cameron (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Missouri State Employee Retirement OSR

Deferred compensation plan

Health insurance (employee & family)

Paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Cafeteria plan

Paid holidays

Leave: 10 hours monthly

Leave: 10 hours sick per month

Uniforms provided

Pre-service & in-service training

Credit union access

Direct deposit of paycheck

Health, wellness, safety initiatives

529 College Savings Program

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections invites applications for a position with evening and overnight hours at the Academy for Excellence in Corrections. Duties include coordinating with vendors, overseeing evening activities, and supporting facility security and student services.

The department emphasizes internal promotions, training, and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities for advancement and retirement planning within state government.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience relevant to the listed job functions.
• High school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• Earned college credit hours may substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Regular duties may involve communication with contract vendors regarding meals, laundering services, evening activities, facility security and resource liaison for academy students.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Credit hours substitution of 30 hours per year

Job description

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

We offer great benefits!

• Missouri State Employee Retirement System
• Deferred compensation plan
• Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family)
• Paid life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Cafeteria plan
• Paid holidays
• 10 hours annual leave per month
• 10 hours sick leave per month
• Uniforms provided when required
• Pre-service and in-service training
• Access to credit union
• Direct deposit of paycheck (required)
• Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives
• MOST 529 College Savings Program

The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Individuals in this position will be assigned to evening and overnight hours at the Academy for Excellence in Corrections. Workdays will include some holidays, with the exception of: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Regular duties may involve several facility processes including communication with contract vendors regarding meals, laundering services, evening activities, facility security and resource liaison for academy students.

Minimum Qualifications:

One or more years of experience that is relevant/similar to the above listed job functions, and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year)

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

• A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
• A $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years! If you are transferring from another State of Missouri agency and are receiving state retention pay, please be advised that the Missouri Department of Corrections administers retention based upon your retention anniversary date. As a result, your retention pay upon transfer may differ from what you were receiving at your previous agency until you reach your applicable retention anniversary date.

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

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