Correctional Officer OCC (Full-Time)

Pay

Hourly Pay: $20.70

About the role

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.

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;
• Counsels offenders regarding minor adjustment problems;
• Conducts inspections for health and safety hazards;
• Performs work in accordance with established rules/regulations/post orders/specific instructions;
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older;
• Ability to pass a background investigation administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections;
• Ability to complete Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid/CPR training during Basic Training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections;
• By assignment, ability to complete and maintain firearms certification training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections;
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older;
• Ability to pass a background investigation administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections;
• Ability to complete Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid/CPR training during Basic Training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Skills

N/A

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

By Assignment, a Position May Require:

• 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 $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

Benefits

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!

Pay

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 $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older;
• Ability to pass a background investigation administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections;
• Ability to complete Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid/CPR training during Basic Training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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