Mobile Correctional Officer - OCC

Summary

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.BenefitsMissouri State Employee Retirement SystemDeferred compensation planHealth insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family)Paid life insuranceLong‑term disability insuranceCafeteria planPaid holidays10 hours annual leave per month10 hours sick leave per monthUniforms provided when requiredPre‑service and in‑service trainingAccess to credit unionDirect deposit of paycheck (required)Employee health, wellness and safety initiativesMOST 529 College Savings ProgramThis is a Correctional Officer position that is assigned to Mobile Custody Team and requires extensive travel statewide.This position will have an official domicile at the Ozark Correctional Center in Fordland, MO. The officer will be required to travel to DAI facilities across the state of Missouri to assist with staffing needs as approved by the respective Deputy Division Director. The position is eligible for retention/longevity pay, shift differential, and overtime pay in accordance with departmental policy D2‑8.4 and the Office of Administration's Division of Personnel Differential Pay Guidelines.While on assignment, Mobile Custody Team Officers will be provided a state vehicle for transportation to and from the assisted facility, lodging while travelling, and will be reimbursed for meals that are not provided by the institution or hotel. Officers will be required to car‑pool in the state vehicle and may be required to reside with a roommate while travelling.Candidates will be expected to maintain security in buildings, towers, and other posts of an adult correctional facility; intervene during emergencies or altercations and gain physical control of offenders. They will also supervise the movement of offenders inside and 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 work activities, recreational and religious activities, supervise visits with offenders, and search visitors, offenders, buildings, and grounds for contraband.The candidate will be expected to conduct inspections for health and safety hazards; prepare and submit reports on offender violations of divisional or correctional facility rules, unusual offender behaviors, observed mechanical deficiencies, security breaches or failures. The candidate will also discuss minor adjustment problems with offenders, refer serious problems to proper correctional facility staff, and promote rehabilitation by encouraging worthwhile activities.This position will perform other related work as assigned.Must be 18 years of age or older.Special RequirementsAbility 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 RequireAbility to complete and maintain firearms certification training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.Compensation and IncentivesA $2.00 per hour shift differential if assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00 pm (noon) and 5:00 am at a 24/7 congregate care facility (institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).A $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential if working full‑time at a qualifying facility.A $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!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.Recruiting@doc.mo.govThe Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

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.BenefitsMissouri State Employee Retirement SystemDeferred compensation planHealth insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family)Paid life insuranceLong‑term disability insuranceCafeteria planPaid holidays10 hours annual leave per month10 hours sick leave per monthUniforms provided when requiredPre‑service and in‑service trainingAccess to credit unionDirect deposit of paycheck (required)Employee health, wellness and safety initiativesMOST 529 College Savings ProgramThis is a Correctional Officer position that is assigned to Mobile Custody Team and requires extensive travel statewide.This position will have an official domicile at the Ozark Correctional Center in Fordland, MO. The officer will be required to travel to DAI facilities across the state of Missouri to assist with staffing needs as approved by the respective Deputy Division Director. The position is eligible for retention/longevity pay, shift differential, and overtime pay in accordance with departmental policy D2‑8.4 and the Office of Administration's Division of Personnel Differential Pay Guidelines.While on assignment, Mobile Custody Team Officers will be provided a state vehicle for transportation to and from the assisted facility, lodging while travelling, and will be reimbursed for meals that are not provided by the institution or hotel. Officers will be required to car‑pool in the state vehicle and may be required to reside with a roommate while travelling.Candidates will be expected to maintain security in buildings, towers, and other posts of an adult correctional facility; intervene during emergencies or altercations and gain physical control of offenders. They will also supervise the movement of offenders inside and 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 work activities, recreational and religious activities, supervise visits with offenders, and search visitors, offenders, buildings, and grounds for contraband.The candidate will be expected to conduct inspections for health and safety hazards; prepare and submit reports on offender violations of divisional or correctional facility rules, unusual offender behaviors, observed mechanical deficiencies, security breaches or failures. The candidate will also discuss minor adjustment problems with offenders, refer serious problems to proper correctional facility staff, and promote rehabilitation by encouraging worthwhile activities.This position will perform other related work as assigned.Must be 18 years of age or older.Special RequirementsAbility 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 RequireAbility to complete and maintain firearms certification training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.Compensation and IncentivesA $2.00 per hour shift differential if assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00 pm (noon) and 5:00 am at a 24/7 congregate care facility (institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).A $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential if working full‑time at a qualifying facility.A $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!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.Recruiting@doc.mo.govThe Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.#J-18808-Ljbffr