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Missouri Department of Corrections
Correctional Officer-FRDC
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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
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 maximum security stipend if you work full-time at a qualifying facility. 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 committed to ensuring public safety through maintaining a just and humane correctional system. Our mission is to improve the lives of those under our care and create safer communities by offering opportunities for rehabilitation and personal development. As a Correctional Officer, your role is pivotal in achieving this mission. Your will uphold the law, enforce facility rules, and provide security, while also offering support and guidance to the offender population and assist in ensuring they are positively reintegrated into society. As a Correctional Officer, you will:
- have the opportunity to receive free child care depending on the shift assigned.
- Benefit from evening and overnight shift differentials, receiving an additional $2.00 per hour.
- Enjoy one no cost meal per shift.
- Observe and report any criminal or suspicious activity, ensuring the safety and security of both the staff and the offender population.
- Enforce facility rules and regulations to maintain order and discipline.
- Conduct routine searches for contraband, helping to maintain a drug-free and safe environment.
- Monitor, evaluate, and supervise offenders in an assigned area, guiding them in rehabilitative activities.
- Work closely with an interdisciplinary team including case managers, healthcare professionals, probation and parole officers, and other staff.
- Be part of a supportive and diligent workforce, operating under leadership that values integrity, responsibility, and compassion.
Requirements:
- Ability to enforce rules and regulations with fairness and integrity.
- Strong sense of responsibility and ethical conduct.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work well within a team.
- Ability to work various shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime. If you are seeking a career where you can make a tangible difference in the lives of others and contribute to safer communities, we encourage you to apply for the Correctional Officer position at the Missouri Department of Corrections. Join our dedicated team and be a part of something bigger than yourself.
- Joining the Missouri Department of Corrections was the best career decision I ever made as the department rewards hard work and dedication.
- John G.
Pay:
$43,054.56- $49,294.