Probation and Parole Assistant - District 3 CSC

About the role

The Missouri Department of Corrections is dedicated to transforming lives through its employees. Our mission is to equip individuals entering 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 routine checks and counts of offenders, inspects housing units, and reports on any violations or health/safety concerns.
• Interviews offenders to gather information about their backgrounds, conducts background checks, and prepares reports.
• Retrieves and verifies information from various databases, responds to warrants, and assists with scheduling changes for offenders on electronic monitoring.
• Assists with the maintenance of databases, inventory, and logs; troubleshoots equipment issues; and handles emergency calls.
• Monitors offender behavior, provides after-hours assistance, and performs tasks such as searching for contraband and administering substance abuse assessments.
• Administers DNA sample collection and supervises visits with offenders.
• Provides support to probation and parole officers during court hearings and home visits.
• Manages offender movements and interventions in emergency situations, including performing CPR.
• Orders and maintains supplies, and exercises some independence in performing duties.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of safety training, including firearms, defensive tactics, CPR, and First Aid, and the ability to re-qualify annually.
• Completion of training administered by the Missouri State Highway Patrol in the Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System (MULES) prior to regular appointment.

Skills

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

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 if working shifts between 12:00pm and 5:00am at a 24/7 facility.
• A $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential if working full-time at a qualifying facility.
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if assigned to a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit.

Schedule

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

Benefits

• The Missouri Department of Corrections is committed to promoting from within and recognizes employees who serve with distinction.

Contact

To apply, please email: DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov