Correctional Officer: Protect, Guide & Rehabilitate

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking qualified staff for an offender supervision role within a correctional facility. The position focuses on maintaining security, supervising offender movement, and enforcing rules to ensure safety for staff and inmates.

Special requirements include completing Basic Training, potential firearms certification, and a valid driver's license. For more information, contact [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• All employees, both full-time and part-time, are required to attend, and complete the Basic Training classes administered by the Department of Corrections.
• Ability to complete Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid/CPR training during Basic Training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.
• Ability to complete and maintain firearms certification training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.

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

Job description

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking qualified staff for an offender supervision role within a correctional facility. The position focuses on maintaining security, supervising offender movement, and enforcing rules to ensure safety for staff and inmates.

Special requirements include completing Basic Training, potential firearms certification, and a valid driver's license. For more information, contact [e-mail].