Correctional Officer: Protect, Support Rehabilitation & Growth

State of Missouri; Bowling Green (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is hiring to maintain security in adult correctional facilities, supervise offender movement, search for contraband, and perform post duties in accordance with established rules. This role requires vigilance, teamwork, and adherence to safety procedures.

All employees must complete Basic Training; positions may require Defensive Tactics, First Aid/CPR, and firearms certification. Apply by emailing [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Maintains security in buildings/towers/other posts of an adult correctional facility.

Responsibilities

• 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 hiring to maintain security in adult correctional facilities, supervise offender movement, search for contraband, and perform post duties in accordance with established rules. This role requires vigilance, teamwork, and adherence to safety procedures.

All employees must complete Basic Training; positions may require Defensive Tactics, First Aid/CPR, and firearms certification. Apply by emailing [e-mail].