Correctional Officer: Protect, Guide & Build Futures

State of Missouri; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Leave benefits

Uniforms provided

Training programs

Direct deposit

Credit union access

Job summary

The State of Missouri seeks dedicated corrections staff to maintain security across facilities, supervise offender movements, and enforce rules with firm, fair leadership. The role requires capability to respond during emergencies, conduct inspections, and coordinate transport of offenders to approved locations.

Minimum qualifications include age 18+, ability to pass a background check, and training in Defensive Tactics and First Aid/ CPR during Basic Training.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to pass a background investigation.
• 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

Age 18+

Background check

Defensive Tactics

Job description

The State of Missouri seeks dedicated corrections staff to maintain security across facilities, supervise offender movements, and enforce rules with firm, fair leadership. The role requires capability to respond during emergencies, conduct inspections, and coordinate transport of offenders to approved locations.

Minimum qualifications include age 18+, ability to pass a background check, and training in Defensive Tactics and First Aid/ CPR during Basic Training.