Correctional Officer: Max Security Impact & Benefits

State of Missouri; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State retirement system

Deferred compensation

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Uniforms provided

Training programs

Direct deposit

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is hiring a Corrections Officer to maintain security in correctional facilities and supervise offender movement. You will perform counts, searches, transports, and respond to incidents, ensuring safe operations inside our institutions.

We offer comprehensive benefits including retirement, health insurance, paid holidays, generous leave, uniforms, and ongoing training. A background check and completion of required training are mandatory to join our team.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to pass a background investigation by the Missouri Department of Corrections.
• Ability to complete Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid/CPR training during Basic Training.

Responsibilities

• Maintains security in buildings/towers/other posts of an adult correctional facility; intervenes during emergencies or altercations and gains physical control of offenders
• Supervises movement of offenders inside/outside the correctional facility; conducts periodic counts of offenders; searches offenders and their living quarters for contraband; Escorts/transports offenders to predetermined locations
• Supervises offenders: in housing units; during the performance of work activities; during recreational/ religious activities
• Conducts inspections for health and safety hazards; prepares/submits reports on offender violations of divisional or correctional facility rules/unusual offender behaviors/observed mechanical deficiencies/ security breaches or failures
• Discusses minor adjustment problems with offenders; refers serious problems to proper correctional facility staff; promotes rehabilitation by attempting to modify offender’s social attitudes/discouraging undesirable behaviors/encouraging worthwhile activities
• Supervises visits with offenders; searches visitors/offenders/buildings/grounds for contraband
• Performs work in accordance with established rules/regulations/post orders/specific instructions; receives general administrative direction
• Performs other related work as assigned

Skills

Security procedures

Offender supervision

Emergency response

Inspection & reporting

Job description

The Missouri Department of Corrections is hiring a Corrections Officer to maintain security in correctional facilities and supervise offender movement. You will perform counts, searches, transports, and respond to incidents, ensuring safe operations inside our institutions.

We offer comprehensive benefits including retirement, health insurance, paid holidays, generous leave, uniforms, and ongoing training. A background check and completion of required training are mandatory to join our team.