Correctional Sergeant - CCC

About the role

The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. This position supervises Correctional Officers, assists in training, observes personnel, conducts patrols, prepares reports, arbitrates disputes, and performs other related duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Correctional Officers
• Develops expectations and monitors performance and work habits
• Assists Corrections Training Officer in conducting orientation and in-service training programs
• Observes personnel to ensure compliance with established rules, regulations, and procedures
• Conducts on-the-job training for Correctional Officers
• Serves as officer-in-charge of special security posts
• Patrols living quarters, grounds, and buildings to observe offender behaviors and the effectiveness of Correctional Officers
• Prepares and submits reports on offender violations of divisional or correctional facility rules, unusual offender behaviors, observed mechanical deficiencies, and security breaches or failures
• Discusses minor adjustment problems with offenders; refers serious problems to proper correctional facility staff; and promotes rehabilitation by attempting to modify offender’s social attitudes, discouraging undesirable behaviors, and encouraging worthwhile activities
• Inspects buildings and equipment for security, safety, and sanitary conditions
• Supervises movement of offenders inside and outside the correctional facility; conducts periodic counts of offenders; and searches offenders and their living quarters for contraband
• Arbitrates disputes and settles grievances among offenders, enforcing disciplinary measures when necessary; refers difficult disciplinary problems to an administrative supervisor
• Performs work in accordance with established rules/regulations; receives general administrative direction and performs other related work as assigned

Requirements

• Six or more months of experience as a Correctional Officer or Probation and Parole Assistant with the Missouri Department of Corrections
• One or more years of military service, or experience in the custody of adult criminal offenders in a city, county, state, or federal facility

Qualifications

All requested documents must be received by the closing date listed. By assignment, a position may require possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.

Skills

Physical examinations by a physician may be required before or at the time of appointment to determine if the applicant meets the physical standards for employment established by the Missouri Department of Corrections.

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

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

Schedule

The Department of Corrections offers a variety of shifts, including those that begin on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am, which may qualify for additional differentials.