Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position
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
- Directs a variety of support service functions such as: expenditure control/accounting/maintenance of files and records/requisitioning/storage/issuance/local procurement of supplies/equipment; approval of requisitions for payment of operating expenses; selection, placement, and supervision of staff; operation of a central switchboard; duplication and mailing
- Assists department heads and other personnel in the preparation of specifications for supplies and equipment; contacts vendors to obtain information on cost/availability/conformance to specifications / Purchases items from vendors; contacts vendors to obtain price quotations; investigates and processes claims for merchandise damaged in transit
- Assists in compiling budget information relative to personnel/supplies/office and equipment rentals/repairs/replacement or additions of equipment/repairs or alterations of buildings/grounds / Processes invoices and contract documents according to internal and departmental policies and procedures / Reviews purchase requests for accuracy and completion; enters purchase requests into fiscal tracking system; enters purchasing documents into statewide used accounting system
- Prepares or assists in the preparation of grant applications; provides assistance in tracking grants; assists in the maintenance of a grant database
- Performs fixed asset management functions, which includes tracking physical inventory, processing documents for procurement and disposal of fixed assets; preparing reports
- Reconciles expenditures in the fiscal tracking system to the statewide accounting system / Reviews/processes/maintains labor distribution profile requests utilizing available reporting tables / Selects/trains/supervises support service and clerical staff; exercises independent judgement and initiative under close supervision; work is reviewed for conformance to established policies and procedures; performs other related work as assigned
Qualifications - All you need for success
Minimum Qualifications:
Four or more years of clerical experience in fiscal or budgetary controls, procurement, accounting or bookkeeping, or experience closely related to the above listed responsibilities, including two or more years in a supervisory or semi-technical capacity (at or above the level of a Senior Office Support Assistant, Accounts Assistant, or Stores/Warehouse Assistant) and possession of a high school diploma or proof of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency
(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university, that includes credit hours in accounting, or public/business administration, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year)
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 $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
- A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential 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.
