Corrections Officer: Protect, Mentor & Grow

State of Missouri; Charleston (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Missouri State Employee Retirement

Deferred compensation plan

Health insurance (employee + family)

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

Employee health, wellness and safety

MOST 529 College Savings Program

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is hiring for correctional security roles at a maximum security facility. The position offers an hourly pay of $22.20, with a $1.50 per hour maximum security differential included for full-time staff, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include maintaining security, supervising offenders, conducting counts and searches, and coordinating visits. Applicants must be 18+, pass a background check, and may require firearms/certification

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.
• 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

The Missouri Department of Corrections is hiring for correctional security roles at a maximum security facility. The position offers an hourly pay of $22.20, with a $1.50 per hour maximum security differential included for full-time staff, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include maintaining security, supervising offenders, conducting counts and searches, and coordinating visits. Applicants must be 18+, pass a background check, and may require firearms/certification