Corrections Officer - Protect, Mentor, Build Safe Communities

State of Missouri; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Missouri Department of Corrections in Fulton, MO, seeks a corrections officer to maintain security in facilities and supervise offenders across housing units, work areas, and visits. You will conduct inspections, perform searches for contraband, and enforce rules to ensure safety.

Ability to pass background checks and training is required. Applicants must be 18+, hold a valid driver's license, and may receive shift differentials.

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.
• 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 in Fulton, MO, seeks a corrections officer to maintain security in facilities and supervise offenders across housing units, work areas, and visits. You will conduct inspections, perform searches for contraband, and enforce rules to ensure safety.

Ability to pass background checks and training is required. Applicants must be 18+, hold a valid driver's license, and may receive shift differentials.