Correctional Officer: Protect, Supervise & Support Reentry

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Missouri State Employee Retirement Ssy

Deferred compensation plan

Health insurance (medical, vision, 28/

Paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Cafeteria plan

Paid holidays

10 hours annual leave per month

10 hours sick leave per month

Uniforms provided when required

Pre-service and in-service training

Access to credit union

Direct deposit of paycheck (required)

Employee health, wellness and safety

MOST 529 College Savings Program.

Job summary

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. is seeking a Missouri Department of Corrections officer to join a security-focused team. The role emphasizes protecting facilities, supervising offender movement, and enforcing rules to ensure safe, orderly operations.

Applicants must be 18+, pass a background check, complete Defensive Tactics and First Aid/CPR training, and may need firearms certification. The position includes competitive pay, benefits, and shift differentials where applicable.

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.
• By assignment, a position may require firearms certification training.
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.
• All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date.

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

Background check clearance

Defensive Tactics training

First Aid/CPR training

Firearms certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. is seeking a Missouri Department of Corrections officer to join a security-focused team. The role emphasizes protecting facilities, supervising offender movement, and enforcing rules to ensure safe, orderly operations.

Applicants must be 18+, pass a background check, complete Defensive Tactics and First Aid/CPR training, and may need firearms certification. The position includes competitive pay, benefits, and shift differentials where applicable.