Maximum Security Corrections Officer | Career Growth

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Leave accrual

Uniforms provided

Training programs

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections, part of the State of Missouri, is hiring for security roles in adult facilities. The position offers an hourly wage of $22.20, with the maximum security differential included.

The job includes supervising offenders, conducting inspections, and maintaining safety, with comprehensive benefits and training opportunities. Applicants must be 18+, pass background checks, and be willing to obtain firearms certification and Defensive Tactics/First Aid training.

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 administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.
• Ability to complete and maintain 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 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, part of the State of Missouri, is hiring for security roles in adult facilities. The position offers an hourly wage of $22.20, with the maximum security differential included.

The job includes supervising offenders, conducting inspections, and maintaining safety, with comprehensive benefits and training opportunities. Applicants must be 18+, pass background checks, and be willing to obtain firearms certification and Defensive Tactics/First Aid training.