Corrections Officer: Protect, Secure & Support Rehab

State-of-Missour; Maryville (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking personnel to maintain security in correctional facilities, supervise offender movement, and conduct safety inspections. The role includes escorting offenders, monitoring housing units, and enforcing post orders to ensure a safe environment for staff and the public.

Candidates must be 18+, complete required training, and pass a background check. The department emphasizes promotion from within and offers comprehensive benefits and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to pass a background investigation.
• Completion of Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid/CPR training during Basic Training.

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 work activities; during recreational/religious activities.
• Conducts inspections for health and safety hazards; submits reports on offender violations and facility issues.
• Discusses minor adjustment problems with offenders; promotes rehabilitation by encouraging positive attitudes and activities.
• Supervises visits with offenders; searches visitors/offenders/buildings/grounds for contraband.

Job description

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking personnel to maintain security in correctional facilities, supervise offender movement, and conduct safety inspections. The role includes escorting offenders, monitoring housing units, and enforcing post orders to ensure a safe environment for staff and the public.

Candidates must be 18+, complete required training, and pass a background check. The department emphasizes promotion from within and offers comprehensive benefits and retirement options.