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State of Missouri
Correctional Officer: Protect, Mentor & Build Safer Communities
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.
$53,339 / year median in Missouri
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking entry-level correctional officers to maintain security and supervise offenders inside and outside the facility. The role involves enforcing post orders, conducting inspections, and facilitating offender rehabilitation through structured activities.
Applicants must be 18+, able to pass a background check, and complete Defensive Tactics and First Aid/CPR training during Basic Training.#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking entry-level correctional officers to maintain security and supervise offenders inside and outside the facility. The role involves enforcing post orders, conducting inspections, and facilitating offender rehabilitation through structured activities.
Applicants must be 18+, able to pass a background check, and complete Defensive Tactics and First Aid/CPR training during Basic Training.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Applicants must be 18+, able to pass a background check, and complete Defensive Tactics and First Aid/CPR training during Basic Training.#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking entry-level correctional officers to maintain security and supervise offenders inside and outside the facility. The role involves enforcing post orders, conducting inspections, and facilitating offender rehabilitation through structured activities.
Applicants must be 18+, able to pass a background check, and complete Defensive Tactics and First Aid/CPR training during Basic Training.#J-18808-Ljbffr