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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. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Serves as Chief of Custody in an adult correctional facility with the Division of Adult Institutions / Functions as the administrative officer in the management of the custody force, and is responsible for keeping the security of the facility viable and current / Assumes responsibility for the operation of the facility in the absence of an administrative supervisor; and as Facility Duty Officer as scheduled

Conducts interviews with offenders regarding work assignments and personal problems; serves on the facility classification committee / Reviews all use-of-force reports to ensure accuracy, appropriateness, and necessity; and participates as a part of the facility offender disciplinary committee responsible for determining disciplinary measures to be carried out in cases involving violation of division or facility rules / Conducts, directs, and assists with administrative inquiries and investigations of reported infractions of rules and regulations by offenders and employees

Discusses minor adjustment problems with offenders; refers serious problems to proper facility staff specialists; and promotes rehabilitation by attempting to modify offenders’ social attitudes, discouraging undesirable behavior, and encouraging worthwhile activities / Conducts regular tours of various zones of the facility to observe and report any irregularities of staff in the performance of their duties and/or any desirable change in operating procedures; and participates in the interviewing and selecting new Corrections Officers / Serves as institutional coordinator during instances of escape, riot, or other emergencies requiring experience and expertise in security and emergency tactics and procedures; and selects/trains/assigns, supervises/evaluates staff in the area of facility custody and security

Assists Corrections Managers with policy development, program planning, and coordination related to facility custody and security, and the evaluation of policy and/or organizational changes and new programs; and assists in directing and supervising facility activities and programs

Coordinates and monitors the institutional offender transfer process for the Missouri Department of Corrections

Participates in committees, conferences, training sessions, and meetings relating to areas of assigned responsibility; and is responsible for the procurement, use, storage, and inventory of firearms and security equipment / Assembles, reviews, and prepares reports regarding requests for disciplinary actions on staff; exercises considerable discretion in the performance of duties within established guidelines; receives general administrative direction; and performs other related work as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Five or more years of correctional experience within the Missouri Department of Corrections, or at a city, county, state, or federal correctional facility, of which at least one year must have been at the level of Correctional Captain, Functional Unit Manager, or comparable section head.

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

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 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 restrict 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. 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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