Probation and Parole Officer - District 19

About the role

The Missouri Department of Corrections is dedicated to transforming lives through its employees, who play a crucial role in ensuring public safety and helping individuals reintegrate into society.

Responsibilities

• Investigates offender's home/work/social environments for circuit courts/Parole Board;
• Collects/verifies/evaluates data;
• Incorporates into reports and records;
• Affirms needs/risk levels to determine appropriate supervision strategies;
• Sends reports to designated legal authorities;
• Contacts offenders in their homes, places of employment or confinement and counsels them regarding personal/adjustment problems;
• Attends court to receive court assignments/make reports;
• Aids in vocational/educational/social adjustment planning for assigned offenders;
• Cooperates with public/private agencies and law enforcement agencies;
• Investigates offender violations;
• Takes appropriate action including issuance of a warrant;
• Prepares statistical reports of activities;
• Administers/observes breathalyzer/urinalysis testing;
• Aids in special investigations/research projects/other activities;
• Serves on committees/task forces within the Department and community;
• Performs other related work as assigned;
• As employee becomes more experienced/demonstrates proficiency, levels of supervision become more general.

Requirements

• Four or more years of experience as a Probation & Parole Assistant, Correctional Officer, or Office Support Assistant or above within the Missouri Department of Corrections;
• Four or more years of vocational or paraprofessional experience in social services, probation and parole, corrections casework/custody, law enforcement, guidance/counseling, mental health, health, substance use, public/business administration, or experience closely related to the listed responsibilities;
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license;
• Successful completion of safety training including defensive tactics and the ability to re-qualify annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.

Skills

Employees must possess the ability to investigate offender's home/work/social environments, collect/verify/evaluate data, and take appropriate action based on risk levels. They should also be able to counsel offenders, attend court, and cooperate with various agencies.

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

Shift differentials are available contingent upon position and facility type:

• $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
• $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
• $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.