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 necessary skills to reintegrate successfully into their communities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises offenders in various activities including housing units, educational, recreational, religious, and treatment programs.
• Performs checks and counts, inspects housing units, and prepares reports on offender behavior and facility compliance.
• Interviews offenders, verifies information, and coordinates with family members and employers.
• Retrieves and enters information from databases, handles warrants, and assists with scheduling changes.
• Maintains databases, inventory, and logs; troubleshoots equipment; and responds to emergency calls.
• Supervises offender movements, intervenes in emergencies, and monitors medication usage.
• Discusses minor issues and refers major problems to supervisors; promotes rehabilitation and discourages undesirable behaviors.
• Administers substance abuse assessments and DNA sample collection; oversees visitor access and conducts searches.
• Provides after-hours support; orders and maintains supplies; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Must pass a background investigation.
• May require successful completion of safety training and MULES training.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and provide emergency assistance.
• Knowledge of criminal justice systems and rehabilitation techniques.
• Proficiency in computer systems and databases.

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 between 12:00pm and 5:00am at 24/7 facilities.
• $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential for full-time positions at qualifying facilities.
• $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

• Promotion opportunities from within the department.
• Equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.