Corrections Officer: Protect & Transform Communities

State of Missouri; Bonne Terre (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Annual leave 10 hrs/mo

Sick leave 10 hrs/mo

Uniforms provided

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is hiring for security positions to maintain order in adult facilities and supervise offender movements. The role includes inspections, searches, and escorting offenders to designated locations, with emphasis on safety and compliance with post orders.

Applicants must be 18+, pass a background check, and complete required training. A comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for internal advancement are offered.

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.

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 security positions to maintain order in adult facilities and supervise offender movements. The role includes inspections, searches, and escorting offenders to designated locations, with emphasis on safety and compliance with post orders.

Applicants must be 18+, pass a background check, and complete required training. A comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for internal advancement are offered.