PROBATION AND PAROLE ASSISTANT - DISTRICT 12 CSC

About the role

The Missouri Department of Corrections is dedicated to transforming lives through its employees. Our mission is to equip individuals in the criminal justice system with the skills necessary to reintegrate successfully into their communities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises offenders in various activities including housekeeping, educational, recreational, religious, and treatment programs.
• Performs routine checks and counts of offenders, inspects housing units, and addresses safety/security concerns.
• Interviews offenders to gather information about their backgrounds and conducts background verifications.
• Retrieves and enters information from various databases, responds to warrants, and coordinates with probation and parole officers.
• Maintains databases, inventory, and logs, troubleshoots equipment, and handles emergency calls.
• Assists with offender movements, monitors behavior, and provides after-hours support.
• Administers assessments, collects DNA samples, and conducts searches for contraband.
• Works independently, receives administrative guidance, and performs other related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of 18 years old.
• A valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of safety training, including firearms, defensive tactics, CPR, and First Aid.
• Completion of MULES training administered by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and provide emergency assistance.
• Knowledge of criminal justice systems and rehabilitation techniques.

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

• A $2.00 per hour shift differential for shifts between 12:00pm and 5:00am at 24/7 facilities.
• A $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential for full-time positions at qualifying facilities.
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential for posts in segregation units.

Schedule

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

Benefits

• Opportunities for promotion from within the department.
• Recognition for distinguished service.