Corrections Supervisor - Training & Compliance

State of Missouri; Pacific (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State retirement plan

Deferred compensation plan

Health insurance

Paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Cafeteria plan

Paid holidays

Leave benefits

Uniforms provided

Training opportunities

Credit union access

Direct deposit of paycheck

Wellness initiatives

529 College Savings Program

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking professionals to supervise Correctional Officers and support training and compliance within its facilities. This role involves observing practices, conducting on-the-job training, and ensuring adherence to established rules and procedures.

Offenders supervision includes movement control, reporting, and disciplinary actions as needed, with a focus on safety, security, and rehabilitation.

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.

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.

Skills

Correctional facility experience

Military service experience

Job description

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking professionals to supervise Correctional Officers and support training and compliance within its facilities. This role involves observing practices, conducting on-the-job training, and ensuring adherence to established rules and procedures.

Offenders supervision includes movement control, reporting, and disciplinary actions as needed, with a focus on safety, security, and rehabilitation.