Correctional Officer: Protect, Guide & Transform Lives

State-of-Missour; Bowling Green (MO); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Missouri Department of Corrections is looking for dedicated staff to help maintain security across correctional facilities and to supervise offenders in housing units, during activities, and during visits. The role requires completing Basic Training, Defensive Tactics, First Aid/CPR, firearms certification, and a valid driver's license.

Employees can expect a pathway for internal promotions within a safety‑conscious, service‑oriented agency that emphasizes rehabilitation and community

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Attending and completing Basic Training classes.
• Ability to complete Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid/CPR training during Basic Training.
• Ability to complete and maintain firearms certification training.
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.

Responsabilités

• Maintain security in buildings/towers/other posts of an adult correctional facility; intervene during emergencies or altercations and gain physical control of offenders.
• Supervise movement of offenders inside/outside the correctional facility; conduct periodic counts of offenders; search for contraband; escorts/transports offenders to predetermined locations.
• Supervise offenders: in housing units; during the performance of work activities; during recreational/religious activities.
• Conduct inspections for health and safety hazards; prepare/submit reports on offender violations or security issues.
• Discuss minor adjustment problems with offenders; refer serious problems to proper staff; promote rehabilitation by encouraging worthwhile activities.
• Supervise visits with offenders; search visitors/offenders/buildings/grounds for contraband.
• Perform work in accordance with rules/regulations/post orders; receive general administrative direction.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Description du poste

The Missouri Department of Corrections is looking for dedicated staff to help maintain security across correctional facilities and to supervise offenders in housing units, during activities, and during visits. The role requires completing Basic Training, Defensive Tactics, First Aid/CPR, firearms certification, and a valid driver's license.

Employees can expect a pathway for internal promotions within a safety‑conscious, service‑oriented agency that emphasizes rehabilitation and community