Corrections Officer — Protect, Guide & Transform Lives

State-of-Missour; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Missouri State Employees Retirement

Deferred compensation plan

Health insurance

Paid life insurance

Long-term disability

Cafeteria plan

Paid holidays

Leave accrual 10 hours/month

Uniforms provided

Training while employed

Credit union access

Direct deposit

Health, wellness and safety programs

MOST 529 College Savings Program

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Officer to safeguard facilities and supervise offender activity. The role involves shifts in a maximum-security setting, enforcing protocols, and ensuring safety for staff and inmates.

Compensation starts at $22.20 per hour, with a $1.50/hour max security differential included, and comprehensive benefits including retirement, health insurance, and paid leave. Employment is with the Missouri Department of Corrections.

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 during Basic 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 of divisional or correctional facility rules/unusual offender behaviors/observed mechanical deficiencies/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/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

The Missouri Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Officer to safeguard facilities and supervise offender activity. The role involves shifts in a maximum-security setting, enforcing protocols, and ensuring safety for staff and inmates.

Compensation starts at $22.20 per hour, with a $1.50/hour max security differential included, and comprehensive benefits including retirement, health insurance, and paid leave. Employment is with the Missouri Department of Corrections.