Corrections Sergeant — Lead, Train & Secure Facilities

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan (Missouri State EMP)

Paid holidays

Paid leave (vacation/sick)

Uniforms provided

Pre/post service training

Direct deposit of paycheck

Employee health & wellness programs

Absolutely equal opportunity employer

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections seeks a supervisory role for Correctional Officers to oversee daily operations, ensure safety, and uphold facility standards. You will guide training, monitor performance, and enforce disciplinary measures to maintain order and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities include on-the-job coaching, post supervision, incident reporting, and ensuring compliance with rules. A physical exam may be required, and a valid driver's license may be needed.

Qualifications

• Six or more months of experience as a Correctional Officer or Probation and Parole Assistant with the Missouri Department of Corrections.
• One or more years of military service, or experience in the custody of adult criminal offenders in a city, county, state, or federal facility.
• A physical examination by a physician may be required before or at the time of appointment to determine if you meet the physical standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Correctional Officers; develops expectations/monitors performance and work habits.
• Assists the Corrections Training Officer in conducting orientation and in-service training programs.
• Observes personnel to ensure compliance with established rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Conducts on-the-job training for Correctional Officers.
• Serves as officer-in-charge of special security posts where independent judgment and responsibility are required.
• Patrols living quarters, grounds, and buildings to observe offender behaviors and the effectiveness of Correctional Officers.
• Prepares and submits reports on offender violations of divisional or correctional facility rules, unusual offender behaviors, observed mechanical deficiencies, and security breaches or failures.
• Discuss minor adjustment problems with offenders; refers serious problems to proper correctional facility staff; and promotes rehabilitation by attempting to modify offender’s social attitudes, discouraging undesirable behaviors, and encouraging worthwhile activities.
• Inspects buildings and equipment for security, safety, and sanitary conditions.
• Supervises movement of offenders inside and outside the correctional facility; conducts periodic counts of offenders; and searches offenders and their living quarters for contraband.
• Arbitrates disputes and settles grievances among offenders, enforcing disciplinary measures when necessary; refers difficult disciplinary problems to an administrative supervisor.
• Performs work in accordance with established rules/regulations; receives general administrative direction and performs other related work as assigned.
• A physical examination by a physician may be required before or at the time of appointment to determine if the applicant meets the physical standards for employment established by the Missouri Department of Corrections
• By assignment, a position may require possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license

Job description

The Missouri Department of Corrections seeks a supervisory role for Correctional Officers to oversee daily operations, ensure safety, and uphold facility standards. You will guide training, monitor performance, and enforce disciplinary measures to maintain order and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities include on-the-job coaching, post supervision, incident reporting, and ensuring compliance with rules. A physical exam may be required, and a valid driver's license may be needed.