Probation & Parole Officer - District 16

The Missouri Department of Corrections is a mission-driven organization where employees transform lives by equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with skills to contribute to their communities, both inside and outside correctional facilities.

Responsibilities

• Investigate offenders’ home, work, and social environments for circuit courts and the Parole Board; collect, verify, and evaluate data for reports and records.
• Assess offender needs and risk levels to determine appropriate supervision strategies that ensure effective offender management and public safety; submit reports to designated legal authorities.
• Contact offenders in their homes, places of employment, or confinement to counsel them regarding personal and adjustment problems.
• Attend court to receive assignments and make reports.
• Assist in vocational, educational, and social adjustment planning for assigned offenders; cooperate with public and private agencies and law enforcement.
• Investigate offender violations and take appropriate action, including issuance of warrants.
• Prepare statistical reports of activities; administer and observe breathalyzer and urinalysis testing.
• Assist in special investigations, research projects, and other activities; serve on committees and task forces within the Department and community.
• Perform other related work as assigned; as proficiency is demonstrated, supervision becomes more general.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• Successful completion of safety training, including defensive tactics, with annual re-qualification.

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 closely related responsibilities.
• Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for required experience at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year of experience.

Benefits

• Missouri State Employee Retirement System.
• Deferred compensation plan.
• Health insurance (medical, vision, dental) for employees and family.
• Paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Cafeteria plan.
• Paid holidays.
• 10 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of sick leave per month.
• Uniforms provided when required.
• Pre-service and in-service training.
• Access to a credit union.
• Required direct deposit of paycheck.
• 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.
• Eligibility for additional differentials:
  • $2.00 per hour shift differential for shifts beginning between 12:00 PM and 5:00 AM at 24/7 congregate care facilities.
  • $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 per hour maximum security differential for full-time work at qualifying facilities.
  • $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential for regular posts within restrictive housing/segregation units.