State of Missouri
Probation and Parole Officer District 22 Satellite
State of Missouri, Dexter, Missouri, United States, 63841
Probation and Parole Officer District 22 Satellite
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. Most of those 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
Investigates offender’s home/work/social environments for circuit courts/Parole Board; collects, verifies, and evaluates data; incorporates findings into reports and records; assesses needs/risk levels to determine appropriate supervision strategies to ensure effective offender management/public safety; submits reports to designated legal authorities.
Contacts offenders in their homes, places of employment or confinement and counsels them regarding personal/adjustment problems; attends court to receive assignments and make reports.
Assists in vocational/educational/social adjustment planning for assigned offenders; cooperates with public/private agencies and law enforcement; investigates offender violations; takes appropriate action, including issuance of warrants.
Prepares statistical reports of activities; administers/observes breathalyzer/urinalysis testing; assists in special investigations/research projects and other activities; serves on committees/task forces within the Department and community; performs other related work as assigned. As an employee becomes more experienced and demonstrates proficiency, levels of supervision become more general.
Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.
Successful completion of safety training, including defensive tactics and the ability to re‑qualify annually.
Minimum Qualifications Four or more years of experience as a Probation & Parole Assistant, Correctional Officer, or Office Support Assistant or above within the Missouri Department of Corrections; OR four or more years of vocational or paraprofessional experience in social services, probation and parole, corrections case‑work/custody, law enforcement, guidance/counseling, mental health, health, substance use, public/business administration, or experience closely related to the listed responsibilities. Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license is required. 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.
Additional Compensation
$2.00 per hour shift differential if the assignment is a shift that begins between 12:00 pm and 5:00 am at a 24/7 congregate care facility.
$0.75 per hour maximum security stipend if you work full‑time at a qualifying facility.
$1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend if assigned a regular post within a restriction 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.
We offer promotion from within.
Contact: DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other, Information Technology, and Management
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
Investigates offender’s home/work/social environments for circuit courts/Parole Board; collects, verifies, and evaluates data; incorporates findings into reports and records; assesses needs/risk levels to determine appropriate supervision strategies to ensure effective offender management/public safety; submits reports to designated legal authorities.
Contacts offenders in their homes, places of employment or confinement and counsels them regarding personal/adjustment problems; attends court to receive assignments and make reports.
Assists in vocational/educational/social adjustment planning for assigned offenders; cooperates with public/private agencies and law enforcement; investigates offender violations; takes appropriate action, including issuance of warrants.
Prepares statistical reports of activities; administers/observes breathalyzer/urinalysis testing; assists in special investigations/research projects and other activities; serves on committees/task forces within the Department and community; performs other related work as assigned. As an employee becomes more experienced and demonstrates proficiency, levels of supervision become more general.
Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.
Successful completion of safety training, including defensive tactics and the ability to re‑qualify annually.
Minimum Qualifications Four or more years of experience as a Probation & Parole Assistant, Correctional Officer, or Office Support Assistant or above within the Missouri Department of Corrections; OR four or more years of vocational or paraprofessional experience in social services, probation and parole, corrections case‑work/custody, law enforcement, guidance/counseling, mental health, health, substance use, public/business administration, or experience closely related to the listed responsibilities. Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license is required. 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.
Additional Compensation
$2.00 per hour shift differential if the assignment is a shift that begins between 12:00 pm and 5:00 am at a 24/7 congregate care facility.
$0.75 per hour maximum security stipend if you work full‑time at a qualifying facility.
$1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend if assigned a regular post within a restriction 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.
We offer promotion from within.
Contact: DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries Government Administration
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