Corrections Officer - Meaningful Service with Benefits

State of Missouri; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Missouri State Employee Retirement Sys

Deferred compensation plan

Health insurance (medical, vision, d}

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

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is hiring corrections staff to maintain security, supervise offender activities, and ensure safety inside facilities. This role supports rehabilitation and community safety while offering stable state employment and strong benefits.

Hourly pay starts at $21.45 with a medium-security differential included; a $1,560 annual differential is listed for certain medium-security postings. Training and career growth are available through the department.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security in facilities, towers and posts and respond to emergencies
• Supervise offender movements inside and outside facilities and conduct counts
• Search offenders and living quarters for contraband
• Supervise housing unit activities and offender work/recreation/religious events
• Conduct health and safety inspections and report violations
• Discuss discipline issues with offenders and promote rehabilitation
• Supervise offender visits and search visitors/buildings for contraband
• Follow post orders and local regulations; perform other duties as assigned

Job description

The Missouri Department of Corrections is hiring corrections staff to maintain security, supervise offender activities, and ensure safety inside facilities. This role supports rehabilitation and community safety while offering stable state employment and strong benefits.

Hourly pay starts at $21.45 with a medium-security differential included; a $1,560 annual differential is listed for certain medium-security postings. Training and career growth are available through the department.