Mobile Correctional Officer SCCC

State of Missouri; Licking (MO); Remote; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A state correctional facility in Missouri is looking for a Correctional Officer to join the Mobile Custody Team. This role involves extensive travel within the state to various facilities. Key responsibilities include maintaining security, supervising offenders, and encouraging rehabilitation. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and pass a background investigation. Competitive salary with benefits will be provided.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid life insurance

Uniforms provided

Retirement system

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to pass a background investigation.
• Training in Defensive Tactics and CPR/First Aid.
• Firearms certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security in adult correctional facilities.
• Supervise movement of offenders in and out of the facility.
• Conduct counts and searches for contraband.
• Promote rehabilitation and encourage positive activities.
• Prepare and submit reports on security issues.

Skills

Background check

Defensive Tactics

First Aid/CPR

Firearms certification

Valid vehicle operator’s license

Job description

Overview

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Position and Travel

This is a Correctional Officer position assigned to the Mobile Custody Team and requires extensive travel statewide. The official domicile is the South Central Correctional Center in Licking, MO. The position will travel to Department of Agriculture and Institutions (DAI) facilities across Missouri to assist with staffing needs as approved by the respective Deputy Division Director. The annual salary is $45,555.60 based on a normal 40-hour workweek. This position is eligible for retention/longevity pay, shift differential, and overtime pay in accordance with departmental policy D2-8.4 and the Office of Administration’s Division of Personnel Differential Pay Guidelines.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 12:00 pm (noon) to 12:00 am (midnight). The Mobile Custody Team Officer reports to the South Central Correctional Center by noon each Monday to receive orders on which facility will be assisted, and returns to the South Central Correctional Center at approximately midnight on Friday each week.

Benefits and Provisions

• Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan
• Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family)
• Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance
• Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays
• 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month
• Uniforms provided when required
• Pre-service and in-service training
• Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck
• Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program

Responsibilities

• Maintain security in buildings, towers, and other posts of an adult correctional facility; intervene during emergencies or altercations and gain physical control of offenders.
• Supervise movement of offenders inside/outside the facility; conduct periodic counts; search offenders and living quarters for contraband; escort/transport offenders to predetermined locations.
• Supervise offenders in housing units, during work activities, and during recreational/religious activities; supervise visits with offenders; search visitors/offenders/buildings/grounds for contraband.
• Conduct inspections for health and safety hazards; prepare/submit reports on offender violations, unusual behaviors, or security deficiencies; discuss minor adjustment problems with offenders; refer serious problems to appropriate staff.
• Promote rehabilitation by encouraging positive social attitudes and worthwhile activities.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum: Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Background check: Ability to pass a background investigation administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.
• Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid/CPR training during Basic Training or as required by the Missouri Department of Corrections.
• By Assignment, may require firearms certification training and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.

Additional Information

• All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.
• Contingent upon your position, eligibility for additional stipends:
• $2.00 per hour shift differential for certain 24/7 facilities (12:00 pm–5:00 am).
• $0.75 per hour maximum security stipend for full-time at qualifying facility.
• $1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend for regular posts in restrictive housing units.
• The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years.
• Recruitment and career advancement opportunities are available from within the department.
• Recruitment contact: [e-mail]