Recreation Officer III MECC

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

Plans/organizes/directs a large and comprehensive recreation program including a variety of sports and indoor/outdoor recreational activities designed to contribute to the physical well-being and total rehabilitation of the offenders; Consults with recreation and custody personnel in developing and implementing a wide variety of recreation activities; coordinates the recreation program with the work and activities of all other facility departments; schedules/secures approval for activities, music groups, etc.

Supervises/evaluates/directs recreation and other staff assigned to the recreation program; provides in-service training for facility employees who may assist in recreation activities but are not formally assigned to the recreation department

Works with community groups/the general public/ facility superintendent/other staff members in the formulation and implementation of special and regular recreation and entertainment activities

Prepares recreational budgets/requests for purchase of equipment; maintains proper condition of buildings and equipment; ensures that all recreation areas are kept clean and in good appearance; receives general administrative direction; work is reviewed to insure compliance with facility policy/achievement of objectives/coordination with other phases of the total treatment program; performs other related work as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

One or more years of experience as a Recreation Officer II with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System OR

Seven 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, including one or more years with responsibility for budgeting, purchasing, and supervision of staff

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university, with credit hours in recreation, physical education, leisure studies, or closely related field, may be substituted for up to four years of the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year - a minimum of three years of experience, including one year of budgeting, purchasing, and supervisory 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.

• 

• State of Missouri

Show more