Corrections Officer — Protect & Rehabilitate Communities

State-of-Missour; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

10 hours annual leave per month

10 hours sick leave per month

Uniforms provided

Pre-service and in-service training

Direct deposit of paycheck

Retirement system

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking eligible candidates for correctional positions with a focus on maintaining security across facilities and supervising offenders. This role offers career stability, comprehensive benefits, and training opportunities to support professional growth within the department.

Employees can expect a structured environment, competitive hourly pay that includes a max security differential, and a path toward advancement through internal promotion and

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.
• Firearms certification training may be required by assignment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains security in buildings/towers and intervenes during emergencies or altercations.
• Supervises movement of offenders inside/outside the facility and conducts counts.
• Searches offenders and living quarters for contraband; escorts/transports offenders to locations.
• Supervises offenders in housing units and during activities; conducts health and safety inspections.
• Prepares reports on violations and discusses adjustments with offenders; promotes rehabilitation.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Job description

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking eligible candidates for correctional positions with a focus on maintaining security across facilities and supervising offenders. This role offers career stability, comprehensive benefits, and training opportunities to support professional growth within the department.

Employees can expect a structured environment, competitive hourly pay that includes a max security differential, and a path toward advancement through internal promotion and