Corrections Security Officer – Medium Security & Impact

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension/retirement plan

Paid holidays

Uniforms provided

Training opportunities

Direct deposit

Job summary

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking correctional officers to maintain security in facilities and supervise offender movement, ensuring safety and order with a comprehensive benefits package. The position pays $21.45/hour, with a $0.75/hour differential included, equating to an annual base plus this allowance.

Applicants must be 18+, pass a background check, and complete required training; firearms certification and a valid driver’s license may be required by assignment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to pass a background investigation administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.
• Ability to complete Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid/CPR training during Basic Training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.
• By assignment, firearms certification training may be required.
• 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

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking correctional officers to maintain security in facilities and supervise offender movement, ensuring safety and order with a comprehensive benefits package. The position pays $21.45/hour, with a $0.75/hour differential included, equating to an annual base plus this allowance.

Applicants must be 18+, pass a background check, and complete required training; firearms certification and a valid driver’s license may be required by assignment.