Probation and Parole Assistant - District 25 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 housing units, educational, recreational, religious, and treatment programs.
• Performs checks and counts, inspects housing units, and prepares reports on violations and behaviors.
• Interviews offenders, verifies background information, and maintains records of investigative findings.
• Retrieves and enters information from various databases, responds to warrants, and assists with scheduling changes.
• Maintains databases, inventory, and logs, troubleshoots equipment, and handles emergency calls.
• Assists with movement and location of offenders, intervenes in emergencies, and monitors medication usage.
• Discusses minor issues with offenders and refers major problems to supervisors, promoting rehabilitation.
• Provides after-hours assistance, orders supplies, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of 18 years old.
• A valid vehicle operator's license.

Qualifications

• Must pass a background investigation administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Skills

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

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 within segregation units.

Schedule

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

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.