Corrections Officer: Impactful Career & Growth

Gulfshoresal; Pacific, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Missouri State Employee Retirement

Deferred compensation plan

Health insurance (medical, vision, and

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

Pre-service and in-service training

Access to credit union

Direct deposit of paycheck

Wellness initiatives

MOST 529 College Savings Program

Job summary

Missouri Department of Corrections is hiring forCorrectional Officer roles in Missouri. The position involves maintaining security across correctional posts, supervising offenders, and enforcing rules. A background check is required, with training in Defensive Tactics and First Aid/CPR during Basic Training.

A valid driver's license is also required. All documents must be received by the closing date. Hours are typically full-time with competitive benefits, including retirement and health plans.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to pass a background investigation.
• Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid/CPR training during Basic 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...
• 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 required

Defensive Tactics

First Aid/CPR training

Firearms certification training

Job description

Missouri Department of Corrections is hiring forCorrectional Officer roles in Missouri. The position involves maintaining security across correctional posts, supervising offenders, and enforcing rules. A background check is required, with training in Defensive Tactics and First Aid/CPR during Basic Training.

A valid driver's license is also required. All documents must be received by the closing date. Hours are typically full-time with competitive benefits, including retirement and health plans.