Human Relations Officer Central Office

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

Vacancy exists in the Department of Corrections, Office of Professional Standards, Civil Rights Unit for a Human Relations Officer I. This position will be responsible for conducting inquiries and some investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation by Department employees. In the investigative capacity, this position will be responsible for independently preparing investigative plans, conducting interviews, collecting relevant evidence, and preparing an investigative report. The ideal candidate should possess strong oral and written communication skills and some experience delivering training would be beneficial.

The chosen candidate primarily will conduct investigations from the Division of Adult Institutions, Probation and Parole Districts and Community Release Centers identified in all regions. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of the following areas of concentration as it relates to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 1964, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act 2008, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) and the Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA).

This is a mid-level professional work position addressing civil rights concerns; in the areas of presenting training and conducting inquiries regarding discrimination, harassment and retaliation, and participating in the operation of human relations and equal employment opportunity programs.

Develops, schedules, and travels to worksites to present civil rights training. Investigates, and attempts to conciliate, grievances and/or complaints from employees of the department; works closely with training officers, personnel officers, agency legal counsel and/or administrative staff in the preparation of training presentations and to interrogatories submitted by external human rights agencies.

Exercises initiative and independence within established guidelines; receives general administrative direction.

Evaluates and monitors agency facilities to assure that services are provided to all clients without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age or disability in accordance with federal and state law; conducts periodic on-site reviews and recommends corrective actions.

Participates in conducting workshops, seminars and other in-service training programs.

Provides technical assistance to agency staff and contractors; interprets and disseminates information concerning federal and state civil rights laws and regulations, agency policies and procedures, court cases and decisions of external human rights agencies.

Participates in the development and implementation of agency equal employment opportunity and affirmative action policies and procedures to assure compliance and prevent discrimination.

Investigates complaints of alleged discrimination in employment, housing and/or public accommodations for the Missouri Commission on Human Rights (MCHR).

Prepares investigative plans, interviews complainants and witnesses, and prepares interrogatories to obtain information and documentation from respondents.

Conducts on-site visits to respondents' places of business and field tests in housing, employment or public accommodation cases.

Conducts fact-finding conferences involving complainants, respondents, attorneys, and/or witnesses to gather information regarding alleged discriminatory actions or practices; negotiates and prepares draft settlement agreements.

Prepares and documents investigative reports and recommended findings; researches laws/statutes, prior cases, documents, evidence and other information related to an investigation.

Performs other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

One or more years of experience as a Human Resources Assistant, or Lead Administrative Support Assistant with primary experience in human relations, personnel administration, recruitment and selections, employee grievance, equal employment or other investigations, or a closely related area with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System OR

Five or more years of professional, technical or consultative experience in human relations, personnel administration, recruitment and selections, employee grievance, equal employment or other investigations, or a closely related area

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university that includes earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Public, Business or Personnel Administration, Social Sciences, or a closely related field may substitute for up to four years of the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year - a minimum of one year of experience is required)

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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