Corrections Officer: Protect, Lead & Rehabilitate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Annual leave

Job summary

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking a corrections staff member to maintain security, supervise offender movement inside and outside the facility, and conduct safety inspections. The role includes escorting offenders, searches, and enforcing post orders.

Minimum qualifications require18+ and background checks; basic training covers defensive tactics and first aid/CPR. A valid driver's license is preferred and uniform provisions apply as part of standard duties.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 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.
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.

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

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking a corrections staff member to maintain security, supervise offender movement inside and outside the facility, and conduct safety inspections. The role includes escorting offenders, searches, and enforcing post orders.

Minimum qualifications require18+ and background checks; basic training covers defensive tactics and first aid/CPR. A valid driver's license is preferred and uniform provisions apply as part of standard duties.