Correctional Officer - WERDCC (Full-Time)

State of Missouri; Vandalia (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Missouri State Employee Retirement

Health insurance (employees + family)

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

Employee health, wellness and safety

MOST 529 College Savings Program

Job summary

Missouri Department of Corrections is hiring Corrections Officers in Missouri. The role includes security, supervision of offenders, and ensuring health and safety compliance within the facility.

A $1,500 one-time new hire stipend is paid after onboarding and completion of training, with an hourly rate of $20.70. Benefits include retirement, health, life and disability insurance, paid holidays, leave, uniforms, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

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 or 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 and 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

A $1,500 one‑time new hire stipend will be paid to all newly hired, full‑time Correctional Officer positions at qualifying facilities. Eligible team members receive this stipend on their first scheduled paycheck after employment, contingent upon completing all requirements in the New Hire Training Stipend Agreement, including a Peer‑to‑Peer training certification during the first week.

Hourly Pay: $20.70

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It’s a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system are ultimately released, and we want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

Benefits

• Missouri State Employee Retirement System
• Deferred compensation plan
• Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family)
• 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 initiatives
• MOST 529 College Savings Program

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 or 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 and 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

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Special Requirements

• 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

• Ability to complete and maintain firearms certification training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.

Additional Differentials

• A $2.00 per hour shift differential if assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00 pm (noon) and 5:00 am at a 24/7 congregate care facility.
• A $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential if working full‑time at a qualifying facility.
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years. The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees seeking distinctive career paths.

The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.