Correctional Lieutenant - Lead in a Maximum-Security Facility

State-of-Missour; Mineral Point (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Missouri State Employee Retirement Sys

Deferred compensation plan

Health insurance (medical, vision, US)

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

MOST 529 College Savings Program

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking experienced supervisors to serve as assistant/relief shift supervisors in adult facilities or transition centers. The role involves directing custody operations, supervising officers, and ensuring disciplined, safe facilities.

A high school diploma or equivalency is required, with several years in offender custody and a year in a supervisory position preferred.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in the custody of adult criminal offenders in a city, county, state, or federal facility; one year as a Correctional Sergeant or Senior Probation and Parole Assistant with the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and instructs lower-level Correctional Officers; develops expectations and monitors performance and work habits; provides assistance with problems as they arise
• Directs a major activity such as control center operation or reception/orientation process
• Patrols living quarters/grounds/buildings to observe offender behaviors and the effectiveness of Correctional Officers; performs shift/post assignments; inspects staff arriving for duty; directs/performs regular rounds of assigned posts to ensure that Correctional Officers are on duty and attentive to their duties
• Investigates offender disturbances and complaints; directs the maintenance of discipline among offenders
• Assists in conducting training sessions for staff; performs work in accordance with established rules and regulations

Skills

Custody experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking experienced supervisors to serve as assistant/relief shift supervisors in adult facilities or transition centers. The role involves directing custody operations, supervising officers, and ensuring disciplined, safe facilities.

A high school diploma or equivalency is required, with several years in offender custody and a year in a supervisory position preferred.