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State of Missouri

Corrections Officer: Protect, Rehabilitate, $20.70/hr

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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

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Job Summary Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking personnel to maintain security in correctional facilities, supervise offender movement, and conduct safety inspections. The role involves responding to emergencies, enforcing post orders, and coordinating visits while ensuring compliance with facility rules.

The position requires completion of basic training, eligibility to obtain a firearms certification, and a valid driver's license; the department emphasizes rehabilitation and community safety.#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking personnel to maintain security in correctional facilities, supervise offender movement, and conduct safety inspections. The role involves responding to emergencies, enforcing post orders, and coordinating visits while ensuring compliance with facility rules.

The position requires completion of basic training, eligibility to obtain a firearms certification, and a valid driver's license; the department emphasizes rehabilitation and community safety.#J-18808-Ljbffr