Correctional Officer MTC (Full-Time)

State of Missouri

Maryville (MO)

On-site

USD 23,514 - 33,490

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

A state government agency in Maryville, MO is seeking a full-time Correctional Officer to oversee the safety and security inside correctional facilities. Responsibilities include maintaining control, supervising offenders, and conducting inspections. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to complete specific training. This role offers competitive hourly pay and various benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Ability to pass a background investigation.
Ability to complete training in Defensive Tactics and First Aid/CPR.

Responsibilities

Maintain security in corrections facilities.
Supervise movement and activities of offenders.
Conduct inspections for health and safety hazards.

Skills

Intervention during emergencies

Supervision of offenders

Inspections for health and safety

Reporting violations

Job description

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Hourly Pay: $20.69

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.

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

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Special Requirements

Ability to pass a background investigation administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.
Ability to complete Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid\CPR training during Basic Training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.

By Assignment, a Position May Require

Ability to complete and maintain firearms certification training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.
Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.

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

Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:

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 maximum security stipend if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend 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!

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.

Recruiting@doc.mo.gov

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