Correctional Officer – Protect, Guide & Rehabilitate

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Annual leave (10 hours/month)

Sick leave (10 hours/month)

Uniforms provided

Pre-service and in-service training

Direct deposit

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking qualified individuals to join our team and help maintain security and order within correctional facilities. You will supervise offenders, escort and transport as needed, and perform health and safety inspections to ensure compliance with rules and safety standards.

Positions require physical readiness, background checks, and training in Defensive Tactics and First Aid/CPR.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to pass a background investigation.
• Ability to complete Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid/CPR training during Basic Training.
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintains security in buildings/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.
• 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 individuals to join our team and help maintain security and order within correctional facilities. You will supervise offenders, escort and transport as needed, and perform health and safety inspections to ensure compliance with rules and safety standards.

Positions require physical readiness, background checks, and training in Defensive Tactics and First Aid/CPR.