Hourly Pay: $20.70A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It is 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 are released, and we want to make sure they're good neighbors.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. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.Responsibilities Maintains security in buildings, towers, and other posts of an adult correctional facility; intervenes during emergencies or altercations and gains physical control of offenders.Supervises movement of offenders inside/outside the correctional facility; conducts periodic counts of offenders; searches offenders and their living quarters for contraband; escorts/ transports offenders to predetermined locations.Supervises offenders in housing units; during the performance of work activities; during recreational/religious activities.Conducts inspections for health and safety hazards; prepares and submits reports on offender violations of divisional or correctional facility rules, unusual offender behaviors, observed mechanical deficiencies, and security breaches or failures.Discusses minor adjustment problems with offenders; refers serious problems to proper correctional facility staff; promotes rehabilitation by attempting to modify offenders' social attitudes, discouraging undesirable behaviors, and encouraging worthwhile activities.Supervises visits with offenders; searches visitors, offenders, buildings, and grounds for contraband.Performs work in accordance with established rules, regulations, post orders, and specific instructions; receives general administrative direction.Performs other related work as assigned.Minimum Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older.Special Requirements Ability to pass a background investigation administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.Ability to complete Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid/CPR training during Basic Training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.By Assignment, a Position May Require Ability to complete and maintain firearms certification training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.Compensation Incentives $2.00 per hour shift differential for a shift that begins on or between 12:00 pm (noon) and 5:00 am and is employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility.$0.75 per hour maximum security stipend for full‑time work at a qualifying facility.$1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend for assignment to a regular post within a restrictive housing/segregation unit.The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years. The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees seeking distinctive career paths.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Hourly Pay: $20.70A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It is 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 are released, and we want to make sure they're good neighbors.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. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.Responsibilities Maintains security in buildings, towers, and other posts of an adult correctional facility; intervenes during emergencies or altercations and gains physical control of offenders.Supervises movement of offenders inside/outside the correctional facility; conducts periodic counts of offenders; searches offenders and their living quarters for contraband; escorts/ transports offenders to predetermined locations.Supervises offenders in housing units; during the performance of work activities; during recreational/religious activities.Conducts inspections for health and safety hazards; prepares and submits reports on offender violations of divisional or correctional facility rules, unusual offender behaviors, observed mechanical deficiencies, and security breaches or failures.Discusses minor adjustment problems with offenders; refers serious problems to proper correctional facility staff; promotes rehabilitation by attempting to modify offenders' social attitudes, discouraging undesirable behaviors, and encouraging worthwhile activities.Supervises visits with offenders; searches visitors, offenders, buildings, and grounds for contraband.Performs work in accordance with established rules, regulations, post orders, and specific instructions; receives general administrative direction.Performs other related work as assigned.Minimum Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older.Special Requirements Ability to pass a background investigation administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.Ability to complete Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid/CPR training during Basic Training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.By Assignment, a Position May Require Ability to complete and maintain firearms certification training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.Compensation Incentives $2.00 per hour shift differential for a shift that begins on or between 12:00 pm (noon) and 5:00 am and is employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility.$0.75 per hour maximum security stipend for full‑time work at a qualifying facility.$1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend for assignment to a regular post within a restrictive housing/segregation unit.The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years. The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees seeking distinctive career paths.#J-18808-Ljbffr
