Corrections Security Officer: Protect & Rehabilitate

State-of-Missour; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Missouri State Employee Retirement

Health insurance (medical, vision, and

Dental for employees and family

Paid holidays

10 hours annual leave per month

10 hours sick leave per month

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking dedicated staff for correctional facilities. This role involves maintaining security, supervising offender movements, and ensuring safety across housing units and work areas.

Candidates must meet minimum age and training requirements, including background checks and potential firearms certification. Excellent benefits and a clear path for advancement are available.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to pass a background investigation.
• Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid/CPR training during Basic Training.
• May be required to complete firearms certification training.
• 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 facility; conducts counts and searches for contraband.
• Supervises offenders in housing units and during work/recreational activities.
• Conducts inspections for health and safety hazards; reports violations or deficiencies.
• Discusses minor adjustment problems with offenders; supports rehabilitation efforts.
• Supervises visits and inspects visitors and facilities for contraband.

Job description

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking dedicated staff for correctional facilities. This role involves maintaining security, supervising offender movements, and ensuring safety across housing units and work areas.

Candidates must meet minimum age and training requirements, including background checks and potential firearms certification. Excellent benefits and a clear path for advancement are available.