Probation & Parole Support Specialist

State of Missouri; Kennett (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Annual leave 10 hours per month

uniforms provided

Pre-service and in-service training

Direct deposit of paycheck

Credit union access

Employee wellness initiatives

529 college savings program

Job summary

Missouri Department of Corrections is hiring to supervise offenders, perform safety checks, and support rehabilitation efforts within facilities. The role includes offender interviews, record maintenance, and coordination with law enforcement systems. Training may include firearms and CPR. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.

Employees may receive shift differentials and progression opportunities as part of a broader career path within the department.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driver's license.
• All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date.
• Background investigation will be conducted by the Missouri Department of Corrections.
• Safety training may include firearms/defensive tactics/CPR/First Aid and re-qualification as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises offenders in housing units and living quarters, overseeing activities including housekeeping, education, recreation, and religious programs.
• Checks counts, inspects housing units for safety violations, and prepares safety-related reports.
• Interviews offenders to verify background and records; collects and verifies case history and police reports; maintains records.
• Retrieves information from NCIC/MULES and other systems; responds to active warrants and updates offender data.
• Photographs and issues IDs to offenders; assists with job search activities; monitors electronic monitoring; escorts or transports offenders.
• Maintains shift records, inventories, and logs; handles emergency communications; supports Probation/Parole Officers with visits and hearings.

Job description

Missouri Department of Corrections is hiring to supervise offenders, perform safety checks, and support rehabilitation efforts within facilities. The role includes offender interviews, record maintenance, and coordination with law enforcement systems. Training may include firearms and CPR. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.

Employees may receive shift differentials and progression opportunities as part of a broader career path within the department.