Probation and Parole Officer - District 21 Sub

The Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job — it's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls.

Responsibilities

• Investigates offender's home/work/social environments for circuit courts/Parole Board; collects/verifies/evaluates data; incorporates into reports and records.
• Assesses needs/risk levels to determine appropriate supervision strategies to ensure effective offender management/public safety; submits 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.
• Assists 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 warrants.
• Prepares statistical reports of activities; administers/observes breathalyzer/urinalysis testing.
• Assists 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

• Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• Successful completion of safety training including defensive tactics and the ability to re-qualify annually.

Qualifications

• 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.
• OR 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.
• Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year.

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

• Guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years.
• $2.00 per hour shift differential if assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am at a 24/7 congregate care facility (e.g., institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
• $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential if working full-time at a qualifying facility.
• $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if assigned a regular post within a restrictive housing/segregation unit at any facility.

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