Community Corrections Officer

State of Missouri; Aurora (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, vision, and

Dental for employees and family

Paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid holidays

Annual leave accrual

Uniforms provided

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections seeks qualified candidates for a position within the department. The role involves investigating offenders' home/work environments, counseling, and coordinating with courts and agencies to ensure public safety. A valid driver’s license and substantial relevant experience are required.

The department highlights robust benefits, pay progression, and training opportunities. Equal opportunity employer. [e-mail]

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience as a Probation & Parole Assistant, Correctional Officer, or Office Support Assistant or above within the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Responsibilities

• Investigates offender's home/work/social environments for circuit courts/Parole Board; collects/verifies/evaluates data; incorporates into reports and records; assesses needs/risk levels to determine appropriate supervision strategies to ensure effective offender management/public safety; and submits reports thereof to designated legal authorities
• Contacts offenders in their homes, places of employment or confinement and counsels them regarding personal/adjustment problems; attends court to receive court assignments/make reports
• Assists in vocational/educational/social adjustment planning for assigned offenders; cooperates with public /private agencies and law enforcement agencies; investigates offender violations; takes appropriate action including issuance of a warrants
• Prepares statistical reports of activities; administers/observes breathalyzer/urinalysis testing; assists in special investigations/research projects/other activities; serves on committees/task forces within the Department and community; performs other related work as assigned; as employee becomes more experienced/demonstrates proficiency, levels of supervision become more general
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license
• Successful completion of safety training including defensive tactics and the ability to re-qualify annually.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Job description

The Missouri Department of Corrections seeks qualified candidates for a position within the department. The role involves investigating offenders' home/work environments, counseling, and coordinating with courts and agencies to ensure public safety. A valid driver’s license and substantial relevant experience are required.

The department highlights robust benefits, pay progression, and training opportunities. Equal opportunity employer. [e-mail]