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.
We offer great 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 Department of Corrections, Office of Professional Standards (OPS) conducts internal administrative investigations into allegations of serious staff misconduct. OPS consists of three units: Civil Rights, Employee Conduct, and Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). The Civil Rights Unit conducts inquires and investigations into allegations of employee discrimination, harassment, retaliation and unprofessional conduct. The Employee Conduct Unit investigates allegations of misconduct that could potentially involve criminal acts, such as offender abuse, avoidable contact with offenders, breaches of confidentiality and introducing contraband (i.e. drugs, cellphones, tobacco) into department worksites. The PREA Unit conducts investigations in allegations of staff sexual misconduct or abuse of offenders and assists the department in maintaining compliance with applicable PREA regulations.
The Director of the Office of Professional Standards is responsible for the oversight and management of OPS and serving as a liaison to the department's management team to recommend revisions to department policies, procedures and trainings in order to improve departmental efficiency. The core competencies of this position include:
- Leadership - Experience showing integrity, professionalism, sound judgement, and independence.
- Communication -- Outstanding editing and writing abilities to ensure high quality, accurate investigative deliverables that reflect appropriate substance.
- Cultural sensitivity - Knowledge of and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations
- Management - Knowledge of effective organization and management practices and methods, including goal setting, program development and implementation, employee supervision, personnel management, employee relations, team building, budget development, and financial management.
- Collaboration - Experience collaborating successfully with senior executives, staff, and diverse groups/individuals to achieve goals.
- Executive Presence - Ability to engender confidence internally and externally through clear communication, credibility and leadership.
Minimum Qualifications: Five or more years of experience in a supervisory or management level position, including a minimum of three years of experience in human resources, investigations or corrections field.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed. Some positions are eligible for a shift differential of $173.34 semi-monthly, which is provided to employees with shifts that begin on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am, and who work at a 24/7 worksite (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center), or whose work requires regular visits to these locations. If selected for interview, eligibility may be discussed at that time with the hiring manager.
The Department of Corrections is the only State agency that currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of service up to 20 years.
The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.
