Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position
The annual salary listed for this position includes the additional $0.75 per hour medium security differential ($1,560 annually) for all full-time positions domiciled in a medium-security institution.
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.
Responsibilities - What you’ll do
This is a Corrections Sergeant position that is assigned to and supervises a Mobile Custody Team and requires extensive travel statewide.
This position will have an official domicile at the Farmington Correctional Center in Farmington, MO. However, this position 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. This position is eligible for retention/longevity pay, shift differential and overtime pay in accordance with departmental policy D2-8.4 Compensatory Time and Office of Administration’s Division of Personnel Differential Pay Guidelines.
While on assignment, the Mobile Custody Team Sergeant will be provided a state vehicle for transportation to and from the assisted facility, provided lodging while travelling and will be reimbursed for meals that are not provided by the institution or hotel in accordance with department policy D2-6.1 Reimbursement for Travel & Subsistence. The Mobile Custody Team Sergeant will be required to carpool in the state vehicle and may be required to reside with a roommate while travelling.
- This position will supervise the four (4) Corrections Officers assigned to the Mobile Custody Team. Candidates will be expected to conduct on-the-job training for Corrections Officers and develop expectations/monitor performance and work habits. The candidate will be expected to patrol living quarters, grounds and buildings to observe offender behaviors and the effectiveness of Corrections Officers.
- The candidate will be expected to conduct inspections for health and safety hazards; prepare/submit reports on offender violations of divisional or correctional facility rules/unusual offender behaviors/observed mechanical deficiencies/security breaches or failures. In addition, the candidate will be expected to discuss minor adjustment problems with offenders; refer serious problems to proper correctional facility staff; and promote rehabilitation by attempting to modify offender’s social attitudes/discouraging undesirable behaviors/encouraging worthwhile activities.
- This position will also supervise movement of offenders inside/outside the correctional facility; conduct periodic counts of offenders; and search offenders and their living quarters for contraband. Candidates will be expected to arbitrate disputes and settle grievances among offenders, enforcing disciplinary measures when necessary; and report difficult disciplinary problems to an administrative supervisor.
- This position will perform other related work as assigned.
Qualifications - All you need for success
Minimum Qualifications:
Six or more months of experience as a Corrections Officer or Probation and Parole Assistant with the Missouri Department of Corrections; OR
One or more years of military service, or experience in the custody of adult criminal offenders in a city, county, state, or federal facility.
Special Requirements:
- Ability 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 require:
- Ability to complete and maintain firearms certification training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.
- Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.
All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.
Job Details - More reasons to love this position
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 $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.
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:
[email protected]
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.
