Correctional Officer: Secure, Growth‑Oriented Career with Benefits

State-of-Missour; Chillicothe (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; 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 of paycheck

Credit union access

529 College Savings Program

Job summary

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking candidates for correctional officer roles in Missouri. The position involves guarding facilities, supervising offender movements, and enforcing safety protocols with a focus on rehabilitation and community safety.

Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave, with opportunities for training and advancement within the department.

Qualifications

• 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
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license may be required by assignment

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
• Inspects health and safety hazards; prepares/submits reports on offender violations of rules or unusual behaviors or security deficiencies
• Discusses minor adjustment problems with offenders; refers serious problems to proper staff; promotes rehabilitation by modifying offenders' attitudes
• Supervises visits with offenders; searches visitors/offenders/buildings/grounds for contraband
• Performs work per post orders; receives general administrative direction
• Performs other related work as assigned

Job description

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking candidates for correctional officer roles in Missouri. The position involves guarding facilities, supervising offender movements, and enforcing safety protocols with a focus on rehabilitation and community safety.

Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave, with opportunities for training and advancement within the department.