Recreation Officer I - PCC

About the role

The Missouri Department of Corrections seeks individuals to assist in conducting and overseeing a variety of indoor and outdoor activities/games/sports, prepare for movies, group activities, special seasonal programs, competitive events, organize athletic events/shows/other outside recreation activities, provide individual/group instruction in the fundamentals and rules of various activities, issue recreation equipment, maintain records of issuance and inspect the condition of equipment when returned, participate in the selection and requisition of recreation equipment, assist in the care/maintenance of indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, observe behavior/reaction of participants in activities, provide reports to a higher-level Recreation Officer, receive general administrative direction, perform work reviewed through observations, and perform other related work as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Aids in the conduct and oversight of various indoor and outdoor activities/games/sports.
• Assists in making arrangements/ preparing for movies, group activities, special seasonal programs, competitive events.
• Organizes athletic events/shows/other outside recreation activities.
• Provides individual/group instruction in the fundamentals and rules of various activities.
• Issues recreation equipment; maintains records of issuance and inspects the condition of equipment when returned.
• Participates in the selection and requisition of recreation equipment.
• Assists in the care/maintenance of indoor and outdoor recreation facilities.
• Observes behavior/reaction of participants in activities.
• Provides reports to a higher-level Recreation Officer.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Eligible to receive a $2.00 per hour shift differential if assigned to a shift beginning on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility.
• Eligible to receive a $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

Qualifications

The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. The department offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!

Skills

Knowledge of recreational activities, ability to instruct, and familiarity with maintaining and caring for recreational facilities.

Benefits

Includes the additional $1.50 per hour maximum security differential ($3,120 annually) for all full-time positions domiciled in a maximum-security institution. Offers great benefits including: 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

Salary range varies based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hours vary based on departmental needs and assignments.