Correctional Peace Officer

JOB OVERVIEW: The purpose of this position is to perform commissioned peace officer tasks and perform inmate supervision, custody, control, escort, intake, release, building security and jail recordkeeping tasks in an assigned area. The work is performed under the supervision of the Sergeant-Correctional Shift Commander and Corporal assistants.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the enforcement of general criminal laws of the State and violation of ordinances of the County within the parameters of State statutes, County Ordinances and Executive Order.
• Performs armed and unarmed transports of prisoners to and from the facility, to other institutions for appointments or commitments.
• Performs armed and unarmed security watches outside of the facility.
• Serves arrest warrants within the confines of the Criminal Justice Facility.
• Conducts initial investigation of any crimes/ serious incidents occurring within the confines of department operations, programs, or facilities.
• Secures scene of any such incident, protects evidence, identifies witnesses, and prepares investigation report.
• May be on-call for emergency operations or necessary peace officer functions.
• Performs normal duties of a Correctional Officer; including intake of arrested persons and release of inmates, internal transports of inmates, oversees and supervises inmate activities and movements in housing units, and regulates movement of inmates, employees, and visitors within the facility and performs security checks of housing units and work release.
• Must be available for any shift or day assigned and mandatory overtime as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from a general high school or vocational tech school or equivalent
• Certification as Class A – MO Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) according to RSMO 590
• Must successfully complete the Correctional Officer Testing Process. Minimum score of 70%.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Requires the mental and emotional balance to competently handle a position with inherent authority over others in a responsible, mature, and professional manner, to display self-control and react appropriately in stressful or chaotic situations, and to comply with and enforce rules and regulations.
• Requires courteous, effective oral and written communication skills, sometimes under adverse conditions.
• Ability to intervene in inmate altercations; restrain or subdue combative individuals -- all of which involves the ability to complete tasks requiring physical activity under potentially unsafe or adverse conditions.
• Ability to participate in on-going training, some of which may involve physical activity.
• Must read well enough to understand written procedures, policies, etc.
• Must write well enough to complete incident reports, daily logs, etc.
• Must be free of felony convictions or pending charges which could result in a felony conviction.
• Must become qualified as a Correctional Peace Officer on standard duty weapon within 120 days of appointment
• Candidates not currently Class A certified with Missouri should contact the POST Program to obtain a Certification Application Handbook and guidelines for re-certification.
• Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a full criminal background check.

The testing process consists of a video exam, counting exam, reading exam, and writing exam. Candidates must pass all components of the examination process to be considered for an interview. Candidates must also pass a criminal background investigation and a PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) check suitable for law enforcement, including a criminal record and drivers’ license check. Candidates are required to have a police record free of pending charges and felony convictions. Prior to final selection, candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug screening and psychological assessment.

TEST PROCESS OVERVIEW:

• Video Exam – Consists of 80 multiple choice questions based on Correctional Officer scenarios.
• Counting Exam – Consists of two parts with a total of 30 questions.
• Reading Exam - Tests the ability to use appropriate word selections throughout sentences.
• Written Exam – Tests the ability to complete a report consisting of the following: the facts of an incident, proper punctuation, and correct spelling.
• Candidates must pass all components of the process to be considered for an interview.
• Candidates who do not pass, may go through the testing process again after 6 months.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Upon completion and submission of the Correctional Peace Officer application, applicants will be notified by the St. Charles County Department of Corrections to schedule testing.
• Testing will be held in the St. Charles County Department of Corrections located at 301 N. Second Street, St. Charles, MO 63301.
• The testing process will take approximately 3 hours. - When arriving, please allow extra time for parking and check in.
• A valid driver license or I.D. must be presented at the time of testing

BENEFITS: This is a full-time, 168 hours/28-day cycle position that includes a full range of benefits including Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, and Tuition Assistance Programs. Correctional employees are subject to working any shift and/or day including holidays. May be required to work up to eight (8) hours of overtime per day.

TO APPLY: All applications must be submitted on our website - www.sccmo.org. We do not accept faxed, e-mailed or print applications.

Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis until the position is filled or a sufficient number of qualified candidates have applied.

St. Charles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. St. Charles County is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen is required for all positions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,142.83 - $83,342.46 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $56,143 - $83,342