Corrections Officer: Build safer communities & rehabilitation

State of Missouri; Chillicothe (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Uniforms provided

Paid annual leave

Paid sick leave

Training programs

Direct deposit

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking staff in a security-focused role. You will maintain security across facility posts, supervise offender movements inside and outside, and conduct searches of offenders and housing areas to prevent contraband.

Roles require passing background checks, defensive tactics and first aid training, and adherence to post orders. Benefits include health insurance, holidays, uniforms, and paid leave as part of a statewide employment program.

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

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; observed safety issues
• Discusses minor adjustment problems with offenders; refers serious problems to proper correctional facility staff; promotes rehabilitation
• Supervises visits with offenders; searches visitors/offenders/buildings/grounds for contraband
• Performs work in accordance with rules/regulations/post orders; receives general administrative direction
• Performs other related work as assigned
• Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible for different pay differentials

Job description

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking staff in a security-focused role. You will maintain security across facility posts, supervise offender movements inside and outside, and conduct searches of offenders and housing areas to prevent contraband.

Roles require passing background checks, defensive tactics and first aid training, and adherence to post orders. Benefits include health insurance, holidays, uniforms, and paid leave as part of a statewide employment program.