State of Missouri
Correctional Sergeant (CRCC)
The annual salary listed for this position includes an additional $0.75 per hour maximum security stipend ($1,560 annually) for full‑time positions domiciled in a maximum‑security institution.
A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It is a calling: corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities both 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.
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
The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal‑opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.
Responsibilities
Supervises Correctional Officers; develops expectations, monitors performance and work habits.
Assists the Corrections Training Officer in conducting orientation and in‑service training programs.
Observes personnel to ensure compliance with established rules, regulations, and procedures.
Conducts on‑the‑job training for Correctional Officers.
Serves as officer‑in‑charge of special security posts where independent judgment and responsibility are required.
Patrols living quarters, grounds, and buildings to observe offender behaviors and the effectiveness of Correctional Officers.
Prepares and submits reports on offender violations of divisional or correctional facility rules, unusual offender behaviors, observed mechanical deficiencies, and security breaches or failures.
Discusses minor adjustment problems with offenders; refers serious problems to proper correctional facility staff; promotes rehabilitation by attempting to modify offender’s social attitudes, discouraging undesirable behaviors, and encouraging worthwhile activities.
Inspects buildings and equipment for security, safety, and sanitary conditions.
Supervises movement of offenders inside and outside the correctional facility; conducts periodic counts of offenders; searches offenders and their living quarters for contraband.
Arbitrates disputes and settles grievances among offenders, enforcing disciplinary measures when necessary; refers difficult disciplinary problems to an administrative supervisor.
Performs work in accordance with established rules/regulations; receives general administrative direction and performs other related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Six or more months of experience as a Correctional Officer or Probation and Parole Assistant with the Missouri Department of Corrections; or
One or more years of military service, or experience in the custody of adult criminal offenders in a city, county, state, or federal facility.
A physical examination by a physician may be required before or at the time of appointment to determine if the applicant meets the physical standards for employment established by the Missouri Department of Corrections.
By assignment, a position may require possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.
Additional Compensation
$2.00 per hour shift differential if assigned to a shift that begins between 12:00 pm and 5:00 am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e., institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
$1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend if assigned a regular post within a restrictive housing/segregation unit at any facility.
The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years! Promotion from within is encouraged.
Contact: DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov
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A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It is a calling: corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities both 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.
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
The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal‑opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.
Responsibilities
Supervises Correctional Officers; develops expectations, monitors performance and work habits.
Assists the Corrections Training Officer in conducting orientation and in‑service training programs.
Observes personnel to ensure compliance with established rules, regulations, and procedures.
Conducts on‑the‑job training for Correctional Officers.
Serves as officer‑in‑charge of special security posts where independent judgment and responsibility are required.
Patrols living quarters, grounds, and buildings to observe offender behaviors and the effectiveness of Correctional Officers.
Prepares and submits reports on offender violations of divisional or correctional facility rules, unusual offender behaviors, observed mechanical deficiencies, and security breaches or failures.
Discusses minor adjustment problems with offenders; refers serious problems to proper correctional facility staff; promotes rehabilitation by attempting to modify offender’s social attitudes, discouraging undesirable behaviors, and encouraging worthwhile activities.
Inspects buildings and equipment for security, safety, and sanitary conditions.
Supervises movement of offenders inside and outside the correctional facility; conducts periodic counts of offenders; searches offenders and their living quarters for contraband.
Arbitrates disputes and settles grievances among offenders, enforcing disciplinary measures when necessary; refers difficult disciplinary problems to an administrative supervisor.
Performs work in accordance with established rules/regulations; receives general administrative direction and performs other related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Six or more months of experience as a Correctional Officer or Probation and Parole Assistant with the Missouri Department of Corrections; or
One or more years of military service, or experience in the custody of adult criminal offenders in a city, county, state, or federal facility.
A physical examination by a physician may be required before or at the time of appointment to determine if the applicant meets the physical standards for employment established by the Missouri Department of Corrections.
By assignment, a position may require possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.
Additional Compensation
$2.00 per hour shift differential if assigned to a shift that begins between 12:00 pm and 5:00 am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e., institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
$1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend if assigned a regular post within a restrictive housing/segregation unit at any facility.
The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years! Promotion from within is encouraged.
Contact: DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov
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Get notified about new Sergeant jobs in
Cameron, MO .
Employment type: Full‑time. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior. Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management. Industry: Government Administration.
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