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
Supervises/trains offenders in the performance of various enterprise related tasks/maintenance of equipment and materials used; exercises constant vigilance over offender actions to prevent contraband and ensure accountability for all materials; reports unusual activities; inspects work-in-progress for conformance with quality standards/efficiency of operations; inspects machines/equipment for proper operation and maintenance
Supervises in the servicing/maintenance/minor repair of industry equipment; issues/inspects/collects/ counts/locks up hand tools to maintain security; maintains daily work order records regarding time/materials used/type of work performed for documentation and billing purposes; inspects buildings/work area for potential fire hazards and unsafe working conditions
Evaluates performance/skills of offender workers; assists in requisitioning materials/supplies/estimating cost of various jobs; participates in the training and orientation of offenders regarding the procedures of various vocational enterprise operations; receives general administrative direction; performs other related work as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsOne or more years of experience in a production area, or in an area related to a correctional industries operation (e.g., upholstery, engraving, printing, laundry, furniture restoration, metal fabrication, chair manufacturing and assembly, or manufacturing of shoes, furniture, or chemical products) of the Missouri Department of Corrections; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency ORTwo or more years of any work experience; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency
Special RequirementsBy assignment, a position may require: Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a Missouri Class A Commercial Driver’s License at the time of appointment or within 6 months of being appointed or assigned to a position
All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.Some positions are eligible for a shift differential of $173.34 semi-monthly, which is provided to employees with shifts that begin on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am, and who work at a 24/7 worksite (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center), or whose work requires regular visits to these locations. If selected for interview, eligibility may be discussed at that time with the hiring manager.
The Department of Corrections is the only State agency that currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of 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.
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