Correctional Lieutenant - MTC

About the role

The Missouri Department of Corrections seeks individuals who can transform lives through their work in correctional facilities. This role involves supervising and instructing lower-level Correctional Officers, directing major activities, and promoting rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and instructs lower-level Correctional Officers
• Develops expectations and monitors performance and work habits
• Provides assistance with problems as they arise
• Directs a major activity such as control center operation or reception/orientation process
• Patrols living quarters/grounds/buildings to observe offender behaviors and the effectiveness of Correctional Officers
• Directs shift/post assignments, inspects staff arriving for duty
• Performs regular rounds of assigned posts to ensure Correctional Officers are on duty and attentive
• Safeguards discipline among offenders
• Investigates offender disturbances and complaints
• Performs work in accordance with established rules and regulations
• Receives general administrative direction
• Performs other related work as assigned

Requirements

• Three or more years of experience in the custody of adult criminal offenders in a city, county, state, or federal facility
• One year must have been as a Correctional Sergeant or Senior Probation and Parole Assistant with the Missouri Department of Corrections
• High school diploma or proof of high school equivalency (Military service may be substituted for up to one year of the custody experience)

Qualifications

• Physical examination by a physician may be required before or at the time of appointment

Skills

• Ability to supervise and instruct lower-level Correctional Officers
• Experience in directing major activities and maintaining discipline
• Knowledge of correctional facility operations and procedures

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

Pay

• $2.00 per hour shift differential for shifts starting between 12:00pm and 5:00am at 24/7 congregate care facilities
• $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential for full-time work at qualifying facilities
• $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential for posts within restrict housing/segregation units

Schedule

• Guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years

Benefits

• Promotion from within for employees seeking distinctive career paths
• Recognition for serving with distinction