Recreation Officer II JCCC

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

Directs a recreation program of limited scope or assists in organizing/conducting/overseeing a variety of indoor/outdoor activities, games, and sports in a large and comprehensive recreation program; provides individual and group instruction in the fundamentals and rules of various activities

Schedules facilities for movies/group activities/special seasonal programs/competitive events; assists in or directs the planning/preparation for these activities; organizes/coordinates athletic events/shows/other outside activities; issues recreation equipment; maintains records of its issuance; inspects the condition of equipment when returned

Assumes responsibility for the care and maintenance of indoor/outdoor recreation facilities; participates in the selection and requisition of recreation equipment

May supervise staff assigned to conduct and/or oversee recreation program activities; confers with staff members/recreation director/other supervisor regarding special, disciplinary, or related problems; assists less-experienced workers in handling such problems; observes/evaluates the behavior and reaction of participants to activities and recommends continuation or changes as appropriate

Receives general administrative direction; work is reviewed through observations; performs other related work as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Six 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

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of three years of the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year - a minimum of three years 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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