State of Missouri
Correctional Officer ERDCC (Full-Time)
State of Missouri, Bonne Terre, Missouri, United States, 63628
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Salary and Work Hours Hourly Pay: $21.45 (maximum security stipend included). The annual salary includes the additional $0.75 per hour maximum security stipend ($1,560 annually) for full‑time positions at maximum security institutions.
About the Role 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.
Benefits Confidential 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.
Responsibilities
Maintain security in buildings/towers/other posts of an adult correctional facility; intervene during emergencies or altercations and gain physical control of offenders.
Supervise movement of offenders inside/outside the correctional facility; conduct periodic counts of offenders; search offenders and their living quarters for contraband; escort/transport offenders to predetermined locations.
Supervise offenders in housing units; during the performance of work activities; during recreational/religious activities.
Conduct inspections for health and safety hazards; prepare/submits reports on offender violations of divisional or correctional facility rules/unusual offender behaviors/observed mechanical deficiencies/security breaches or failures.
Discuss minor adjustment problems with offenders; refer serious problems to proper correctional facility staff; promote rehabilitation by attempting to modify offender's social attitudes/discouraging undesirable behaviors/encouraging worthwhile activities.
Supervise visits with offenders; search visitors/offenders/buildings/grounds for contraband.
Perform work in accordance with established rules/regulations/post orders/specific instructions; receive general administrative direction.
Perform other related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Special Requirements
Ability to pass a background investigation administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.
Ability to complete Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid/CPR training during Basic Training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.
By Assignment, a Position May Require
Ability to complete and maintain firearms certification training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.
Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.
Additional Compensation & Promotion Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive a $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center). A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend if you are assigned a regular post within a restricted 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! The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.
Contact Recruiting@doc.mo.gov
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Correctional Officer ERDCC (Full-Time)
role at
State of Missouri .
Salary and Work Hours Hourly Pay: $21.45 (maximum security stipend included). The annual salary includes the additional $0.75 per hour maximum security stipend ($1,560 annually) for full‑time positions at maximum security institutions.
About the Role 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.
Benefits Confidential 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.
Responsibilities
Maintain security in buildings/towers/other posts of an adult correctional facility; intervene during emergencies or altercations and gain physical control of offenders.
Supervise movement of offenders inside/outside the correctional facility; conduct periodic counts of offenders; search offenders and their living quarters for contraband; escort/transport offenders to predetermined locations.
Supervise offenders in housing units; during the performance of work activities; during recreational/religious activities.
Conduct inspections for health and safety hazards; prepare/submits reports on offender violations of divisional or correctional facility rules/unusual offender behaviors/observed mechanical deficiencies/security breaches or failures.
Discuss minor adjustment problems with offenders; refer serious problems to proper correctional facility staff; promote rehabilitation by attempting to modify offender's social attitudes/discouraging undesirable behaviors/encouraging worthwhile activities.
Supervise visits with offenders; search visitors/offenders/buildings/grounds for contraband.
Perform work in accordance with established rules/regulations/post orders/specific instructions; receive general administrative direction.
Perform other related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Special Requirements
Ability to pass a background investigation administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.
Ability to complete Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid/CPR training during Basic Training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.
By Assignment, a Position May Require
Ability to complete and maintain firearms certification training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.
Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.
Additional Compensation & Promotion Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive a $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center). A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend if you are assigned a regular post within a restricted 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! The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.
Contact Recruiting@doc.mo.gov
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