A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. C orrections 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 or assists in the overall planning, development, coordination, and administration of laboratory services for the Department of Corrections.
- Develops and coordinates laboratory services in an assigned laboratory for the Department of Corrections.
- Prepares and consults on the development of new or revised standards, regulations, and codes related to laboratory practice.
- Directs or assists administrative personnel in policy development, program planning, and coordination; assists in directing the development and implementation of departmental planning issues.
- Reviews and/or revises programs to ensure compliance of operations with laws, regulations policies, plans, and procedures.
- Participates in developing budget requests; monitors expenditures according to budget allocations/appropriations and recommends and/or initiates cost saving measures.
- Selects, trains, and evaluates staff in the area of assigned laboratory services.
- Exercises significant independence and initiative in the performance of responsibilities; receives general administrative direction.
- Performs other related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Eight or more years of professional experience as a medical technologist, medical laboratory technician, or other field relevant to the above listed job functions. (Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university, that include earned credit hours in chemistry, physical/biological science, public/business administration, or 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 four years of the listed experience is required)
Preferred Qualifications/Skills: Supervisory experience 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.