Recreation Officer II - WRDCC

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Missouri; Presencial; USD 32.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Annual leave 10 hours/month

Sick leave 10 hours/month

Uniforms provided

Pre-service and in-service training

Direct deposit of paycheck

Descripción de la vacante

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. presents a Recreation Officer I position with the Missouri Department of Corrections.

The role entails organizing and directing indoor/outdoor recreation activities within a maximum-security facility, managing facilities, equipment, and scheduling, and ensuring safety and order across programs. The job offers extensive benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, paid holidays, and generous leave.

Formación

• One or more years of experience as a Recreation Officer I with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System or six or more years in group recreation/physical education with responsibilities for organizing, scheduling, and overseeing activities.
• Credit hours from an accredited college may substitute for up to three years of required experience (30 credit hours per year).
• All documents must be received by the closing date.

Responsabilidades

• Directs a recreation program of limited scope or assists in organizing/conducting/overseeing activities.
• Schedules facilities for movies/group activities/special programs; prepares for activities; coordinates events; issues equipment; maintains records; inspects equipment.
• Cares for and maintains recreation facilities; assists in selecting and requisitioning equipment.
• May supervise staff; advises on problems; supports less-experienced workers; monitors participant behavior and recommends changes.
• Receives general administrative direction; work is reviewed by supervision; performs related work as assigned.

Conocimientos

Experience as Recreation Officer I

Group recreation experience

Credit hours substitution

Descripción del empleo

Position Link Closes on October 29th

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

The annual salary listed for this position includes the additional $1.50 per hour maximum security differential ($3,120 annually) for all full-time positions domiciled in a maximum-security institution.

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.

We offer great benefits!

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 (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• Directs a recreation program of limited scope or assists in organizing/conducting/overseeing a variety of indoor/outdoor activities, games, and sports in a large and comprehensive recreation program; provides individual and group instruction in the fundamentals and rules of various activities
• Schedules facilities for movies/group activities/special seasonal programs/competitive events; assists in or directs the planning/preparation for these activities; organizes/coordinates athletic events/shows/other outside activities; issues recreation equipment; maintains records of its issuance; inspects the condition of equipment when returned
• Assumes responsibility for the care and maintenance of indoor/outdoor recreation facilities; participates in the selection and requisition of recreation equipment
• May supervise staff assigned to conduct and/or oversee recreation program activities; confers with staff members/recreation director/other supervisor regarding special, disciplinary, or related problems; assists less-experienced workers in handling such problems; observes/evaluates the behavior and reaction of participants to activities and recommends continuation or changes as appropriate
• Receives general administrative direction; work is reviewed through observations; performs other related work as assigned

Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum Qualifications:

One or more years of experience as a Recreation Officer I with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System OR

Six or more years of experience, excluding volunteer experience, in the field of group recreation or physical education which included responsibility for organizing, implementing, scheduling, and/or overseeing recreation activities

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of three years of the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year – a minimum of three years of experience is required)

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:

• A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years! If you are transferring from another State of Missouri agency and are receiving state retention pay, please be advised that the Missouri Department of Corrections administers retention based upon your retention anniversary date. As a result, your retention pay upon transfer may differ from what you were receiving at your previous agency until you reach your applicable retention anniversary date.

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.