Corrections Identification Officer FRDC

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 fingerprints and/or palm prints on all incoming offenders, ensures the data cards are complete and accurate; takes anatomical measurements and notates distinguishing characteristics such as scars, birthmarks, and tattoos; maintains offender back-up cards and related identification cards

Interviews and photographs arriving offenders to obtain and enter information necessary to the identification process; creates identification cards for each offender; checks for enemies of offenders and completes Enemy Waiver Forms and other necessary forms

Obtains deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) samples from offenders using the Missouri Highway Patrol DNA collection kit

Provides fingerprint records and photos to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Missouri Highway Patrol, and other law enforcement agencies as needed

Assists Correctional Officers in reception unit with supervision of offenders

Observes offender behavior and activities in order to prevent the exchange of contraband items, theft of materials, disorderly conduct, and violations of regulations and procedures; reports any unusual activities

Serves as contact person for the Missouri Highway Patrol Criminal Records Division and customer support for equipment functionality issues

Exercises independence in the performance of duties under general supervision

Performs other related work as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

One or more years of experience as a Correctional Officer, Police Officer, Military Police Officer, private security officer, or other related correctional or law enforcement experience; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalence

OR

Two or more years of experience, including one or more years of complex office experience involving the recording and filing of criminal records, or related criminal identification work; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency

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 currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous 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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