PROMOTIONAL POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
*Open to Non-Probationary Employees Only*
NOTICE OF EXAMINATION PROCESS:
St. Charles County Department of Corrections will be conducting testing for the position of CORPORAL. The testing process consists of a video exam and a written exam. Candidates must pass both components of the exam to be considered for an interview. Candidates must also pass a criminal background investigation and a PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) check suitable for law enforcement, including a criminal record and driver’s license check. Candidates are required to have a police record free of pending charges and felony convictions. Prior to final selection, candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug screening.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination process measures the ability to supervise and manage staff in a correctional setting and consists of a video-based employee observation component, a series of written situational judgment questions specific to corrections, and an oral board interview.
- Applicants who pass the video and written tests will be eligible to interview.
- Applicants must pass all components of the examination process to be considered for selection.
- Upon completion and submission of the employment application, applicants will be notified by the St. Charles County Department of Corrections to schedule testing.
- Testing will be held in the St. Charles County Department of Corrections located at 301 N. Second Street, St. Charles, MO 63301.
- The testing process will take approximately 3 hours. - When arriving, please allow extra time for parking and checking in.
- A valid driver’s license or ID must be presented at the time of testing.
BENEFITS & SCHEDULE: This is a full-time, 168-hour/28-day cycle position that offers a comprehensive range of benefits, including Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, and Tuition Assistance Programs. Correctional employees are subject to working any shift and/or day, including holidays. May be required to work up to eight (8) hours of overtime per day.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to supervise correction staff and perform inmate security, custody, control, escort, intake, release, building security, and jail recordkeeping tasks. This position serves as the First Line Supervisor. The work is performed under the supervision of the Sergeant-Correctional Assistant Shift Commander.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Prepares work schedules
- Conducts inmate court and security checks.
- Supervises Correctional Officers engaged in inmate supervision, observation, escort, transport, screening, booking, jail recordkeeping, and building control tasks. Evaluates, trains, and disciplines subordinate personnel.
- Monitors shift operations and activities to ensure security and compliance with procedures and policies.
- Assumes command of the shift in the absence of superior personnel.
- Investigates disturbances.
- Serve as the Senior Floor Officer for the Correctional Staff via Chain of Command.
- Balances inmate accounts. Performs inmate account transactions (reviews receipts, prepares deposits, releases inmates’ funds at the time of release) as needed.
- Performs Correctional Officer duties. Observes and supervises inmate/detainee activities, addresses inmate questions and concerns and conducts searches.
- Issues health and hygiene supplies, distributes meal trays as needed.
- Escorts inmates, intervenes in altercations, subdues inmates, responds to medical emergencies and administers appropriate CPR/first aid.
- Conducts inmate counts.
- Participates in riot control.
- Oversees receipt of food and other supplies.
- Monitors repair and maintenance tasks.
- Oversees Law library, Kiosks, tablets, phones etc. that are utilized by the inmates
- Must be able to work as a team with security staff and support staff.
- Performs intake and booking tasks.
- Computes sentence and release dates.
- Enters information into the Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System and queries the system.
- Conducts new inmate orientation.
- Releases inmates and returns property.
- Greets visitors, documents their arrival, and monitors visitation.
- Processes outgoing mail.
- Accepts and records bond and inmate account payments.
- Provides key control. Opens and secures doors.
- Handles court documents to sentence and or release inmates. Ensures certain releases are valid.
- Monitors security cameras.
- Dispatch personnel via radio.
- Answers and routes incoming telephone calls.
- Participates in ongoing training.
- Attends pre-shift and other mandatory meetings.
- Must be available to work any shift. May be required to work mandatory overtime on the same shift or on a different shift other than the one assigned.
- Must be well-rounded within the Security Division procedures, with the ability to be compliant with duties in the Booking Division within 6 months of promotion or vice versa if currently a Booking Officer.
- Maintains knowledge of current corrections and personnel supervision principles, policies, and procedures; and law enforcement and criminal justice operations.
- May perform special officer duties such as Fire/Safety Officer, Facility Officer, Equipment Officers, Firearms Officer, Training and Assistant Training Officer, and others.
- Assists superiors with leadership activities; staff motivation, employee development, monitors operations, attitudes, conflicts, communication effectiveness, etc., and makes recommendations or implements supervisory intervention.
- If commissioned, may perform all commissioned peace officer tasks as they relate to the operation of the department.
- May serve as a Zone Supervisor responsible for several locations within the facility.
- Perform all other duties assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Education
- General/technical high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
- Certifications
- Valid Missouri motor vehicle operator license.
- Job Experience
- Three (3) years of correctional officer experience with one year of experience at St Charles County Department of Corrections
- Knowledge, skill, and abilities
- Completion of Department training as required, such as OC pepper spray, PPCT, CPR, Mental Health First Aid, CIT, Emergency Plans, etc.
- Association Jail Officer Training Course, etc., and the ability to pass all legal, physical, mental, and performance standards required.
- Complete the Supervisor Leadership Institute (via FBI LEEDA) within six months after the probation period ends.
- Attendance is an essential function.
- Employment is contingent on successfully passing a full criminal background check.
TO APPLY: All applications must be submitted using the APPLY NOW link above. We do not accept faxed, e-mailed, or printed applications.
* Applications will be accepted through Friday, August 7th, 2026. *
St. Charles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. St. Charles County is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen is required for all positions.
