Probation and Parole Officer - District 6

About the role

The Missouri Department of Corrections is dedicated to transforming lives through its employees, who provide essential support to individuals in the criminal justice system. Over 95% of those entering the prison system are eventually released, and the department aims to ensure they can reintegrate successfully into society.

Responsibilities

• Investigates offender's home/work/social environments for circuit courts/Parole Board
• Collects/verifies/evaluates data and 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 and takes appropriate action including issuing 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

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

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license
• 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

Skills

• Ability to re-qualify annually for safety training including defensive tactics

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 if working shifts between 12:00pm and 5:00am at a 24/7 congregate care facility
• $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 to a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility

Schedule

• Guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years

Benefits

• Promotion from within for employees seeking distinctive career paths
• Invitation to consider goals and actively head toward them
• Recognition of employees who serve with distinction