Correctional Officer: Protect, Rehab & Build Safe Communities

State-of-Missour; Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance (medical, vision, and

Paid holidays

10 hours annual leave per month

10 hours sick leave per month

Uniforms provided

Pre-service and in-service training

Direct deposit of paycheck

MOST 529 College Savings Program

Descripción de la vacante

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking staff to maintain security and supervise offenders in a state correctional environment. The role involves controlling inmate movement, conducting counts, and ensuring safety in housing units and work areas.

The position requires completion of training in defensive tactics and first aid/CPR, a background check, and may include firearms cert. A valid driver's license is also required.

Formación

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 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 firearms certification training
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license

Responsabilidades

• 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

Descripción del empleo

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking staff to maintain security and supervise offenders in a state correctional environment. The role involves controlling inmate movement, conducting counts, and ensuring safety in housing units and work areas.

The position requires completion of training in defensive tactics and first aid/CPR, a background check, and may include firearms cert. A valid driver's license is also required.