State of Missouri
Position Overview
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
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
Serve on a classification team; evaluate the offender’s institutional adjustment attitude toward society and release plans; prepare recommendations relative to ORAS & case planning assignments, facility transfers, and disciplinary actions.
Secure and verify information from incarcerated adult offenders concerning their home life, family relationships, work history, and other pertinent personal and social factors; develop, maintain, and review classification files.
Assess classification status and prepare analyses for program eligibility determinations using Adult Internal Classification System (AICS), Reclassification Analysis (RCA), and Initial Classification Analysis (ICA) instruments.
Act as grievance officer; process and respond to Informal Resolution Requests (IRRs); hold disciplinary hearings on conduct violations; participate in treatment team meetings.
Process offenders: complete initial file review, protective custody assessment, enter enemy waivers, and update enemy lists.
Maintain open‑door office policy; handle offender laundry, property, financial concerns, mail and censorship notices; notify offenders of critical illness or death of immediate family members.
Participate or assist in assigned offender’s vocational, educational, and social adjustment planning; facilitate offender programs; evaluate civilian visiting applications and determine approval or denial; provide pre‑release counseling; research and identify community resources and services prior to processing offenders for release.
Cooperate with public/private agencies and law‑enforcement agencies in matters relating to assigned offenders; arrange and facilitate calls to attorneys, public agencies, and law‑enforcement agencies.
Perform work in accordance with established rules and regulations; receive close administrative direction and perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Four or more years of experience as a Probation & Parole Assistant, Correctional Officer, or Office Support Assistant within the Missouri Department of Corrections, or
Four or more years of vocational or paraprofessional experience in social services, probation and parole, corrections casework/custody, law enforcement, guidance/counseling, mental health, health, substance use, or public/business administration, or experience closely related to the listed responsibilities.
Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year.
All requested documents must be received by the closing date listed.
Compensation and Stipends
A $2.00 per hour shift differential if assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00 pm (noon) and 5:00 am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e., institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
A $0.75 per hour maximum security stipend if you work full‑time at a qualifying facility.
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.
Contact DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other
Industries: Government Administration
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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
Serve on a classification team; evaluate the offender’s institutional adjustment attitude toward society and release plans; prepare recommendations relative to ORAS & case planning assignments, facility transfers, and disciplinary actions.
Secure and verify information from incarcerated adult offenders concerning their home life, family relationships, work history, and other pertinent personal and social factors; develop, maintain, and review classification files.
Assess classification status and prepare analyses for program eligibility determinations using Adult Internal Classification System (AICS), Reclassification Analysis (RCA), and Initial Classification Analysis (ICA) instruments.
Act as grievance officer; process and respond to Informal Resolution Requests (IRRs); hold disciplinary hearings on conduct violations; participate in treatment team meetings.
Process offenders: complete initial file review, protective custody assessment, enter enemy waivers, and update enemy lists.
Maintain open‑door office policy; handle offender laundry, property, financial concerns, mail and censorship notices; notify offenders of critical illness or death of immediate family members.
Participate or assist in assigned offender’s vocational, educational, and social adjustment planning; facilitate offender programs; evaluate civilian visiting applications and determine approval or denial; provide pre‑release counseling; research and identify community resources and services prior to processing offenders for release.
Cooperate with public/private agencies and law‑enforcement agencies in matters relating to assigned offenders; arrange and facilitate calls to attorneys, public agencies, and law‑enforcement agencies.
Perform work in accordance with established rules and regulations; receive close administrative direction and perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Four or more years of experience as a Probation & Parole Assistant, Correctional Officer, or Office Support Assistant within the Missouri Department of Corrections, or
Four or more years of vocational or paraprofessional experience in social services, probation and parole, corrections casework/custody, law enforcement, guidance/counseling, mental health, health, substance use, or public/business administration, or experience closely related to the listed responsibilities.
Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year.
All requested documents must be received by the closing date listed.
Compensation and Stipends
A $2.00 per hour shift differential if assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00 pm (noon) and 5:00 am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e., institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
A $0.75 per hour maximum security stipend if you work full‑time at a qualifying facility.
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.
Contact DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other
Industries: Government Administration
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