Recreation Officer II - MCC

The annual salary listed for this position includes the additional $0.75 per hour medium security differential ($1,560 annually) for all full-time positions domiciled in a medium-security institution.

About the role

A position in 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. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

Responsibilities

• Directs a recreation program of limited scope or assists in organizing, conducting, and overseeing a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, games, and sports in a large and comprehensive recreation program.
• Provides individual and group instruction in the fundamentals and rules of various activities.
• Schedules facilities for movies, group activities, special seasonal programs, and competitive events.
• Assists in or directs the planning and preparation for these activities.
• Organizes and coordinates athletic events, shows, and other outside activities.
• Issues recreation equipment and maintains records of its issuance; inspects the condition of equipment when returned.
• Assumes responsibility for the care and maintenance of indoor and outdoor recreation facilities.
• Participates in the selection and requisition of recreation equipment.
• May supervise staff assigned to conduct and/or oversee recreation program activities.
• Confers with staff members, recreation director, or other supervisors regarding special, disciplinary, or related problems.
• Assists less-experienced workers in handling such problems.
• Observes and evaluates the behavior and reaction of participants to activities and recommends continuation or changes as appropriate.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Requirements

• One or more years of experience as a Recreation Officer I with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System, OR
• Six or more years of experience, excluding volunteer experience, in the field of group recreation or physical education which included responsibility for organizing, implementing, scheduling, and/or overseeing recreation activities.
• Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of three years of the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year – a minimum of three years of experience is required.

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

Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:

• A $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).
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if assigned a regular post within a restrictive housing/segregation unit at any facility.
• A guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years.