Corrections Officer — Protect, Rehabilitate, Serve

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking dedicated staff to maintain security, supervise offender movement, and ensure safety inside correctional facilities. The position offers the opportunity to serve the community and develop professional skills in a challenging environment.

Candidates must complete Defensive Tactics and First Aid/CPR training during Basic Training, obtain firearms certification, and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Ability to complete Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid/CPR training during Basic Training.
• Ability to complete and maintain firearms certification training.
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Description du poste

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking dedicated staff to maintain security, supervise offender movement, and ensure safety inside correctional facilities. The position offers the opportunity to serve the community and develop professional skills in a challenging environment.

Candidates must complete Defensive Tactics and First Aid/CPR training during Basic Training, obtain firearms certification, and possess a valid driver's license.