Senior Probation and Parole Assistant P&P Command Center

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

This position is responsible for direct supervision of assigned PPA staff, completing job duties as described below and maintaining general oversight of Command Center operations. Additional duties may include staff training, and assisting in other specialized tasks, processes and projects as assigned on a temporary or permanent basis.

Regular duties of all Command Center staff include, but are not limited to: issuing, modifying and canceling warrants at the request of field staff, responding to hits on active warrants, investigating electronic monitoring violations and updating/maintaining accurate information in various databases, and performing other related work as assigned. Command Center staff serve as the after-hours agency emergency point of contact, and engage with all levels of external agencies and organizations as well as offenders and the general public.

High level abilities in the following areas are essential: professionalism, customer service, prioritization, organization, verbal/written communication and time management. Knowledge of department computer systems and computer peripherals is preferred, and Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System (MULES) certification will be required. Prior supervisory experience is preferred, but not required.

The Command Center is a mandatory post and is required to maintain minimum staffing on a 24/7 basis. Supervisors are required to alternate on-call weekends (usually one per month), where they are available by phone as needed and able to report to the Command Center if required. All staff must work weekend days and holidays that fall within their schedule, or as otherwise required. Shift and days off are determined through a bidding process.

Minimum Qualifications:

One or more years of experience as a Probation and Parole Assistant or Correctional Officer with the Missouri Department of Corrections; AND possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency, AND a valid vehicle operator's license; OR

Three or more years of work experience; AND possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency, AND a valid vehicle operator's license

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year)

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.

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