Correctional Lieutenant: Shift Leader & Rehab Advocate

State-of-Missour; Charleston (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Missouri State Employee Retirement Sys

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid life insurance

Long-term disability

Cafeteria plan

10 hours annual leave per month

10 hours sick leave per month

Uniforms provided

Pre-service and in-service training

Direct deposit

Employee health initiatives

MOST 529 College Savings Program

Job summary

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking qualified candidates for correctional supervisory roles in multiple facilities. The position emphasizes leadership, staff supervision, and offender management within secure environments.

Applicants should have extensive custody experience, a high school diploma or GED, and are subject to medical and legal requirements. A shift differential and ongoing training are provided, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of custody experience in a corrections setting; at least one year as a Correctional Sergeant or Senior Probation and Parole Assistant is required.
• Military service may be substituted for up to one year of custody experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist/relief shift supervisor in an adult correctional facility or related centers.
• Supervise and instruct lower-level Correctional Officers and monitor performance.
• Direct major activities such as control center operation or reception/orientation.
• Patrol living quarters, observe offender behaviors, and ensure staff are on duty.
• Investigate disturbances, resolve problems, and promote rehabilitation.
• Participate in staff training and adhere to rules and regulations.

Skills

Custody experience

Supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking qualified candidates for correctional supervisory roles in multiple facilities. The position emphasizes leadership, staff supervision, and offender management within secure environments.

Applicants should have extensive custody experience, a high school diploma or GED, and are subject to medical and legal requirements. A shift differential and ongoing training are provided, along with comprehensive benefits.