Correctional Sergeant JCCC

Overview

A senior Correctional Officer with the Missouri Department of Corrections leads a team of officers, develops expectations, monitors performance, and ensures compliance with established rules, regulations, and procedures. The role includes supervising special security posts, conducting on‑the‑job training, performing inspections, and handling disciplinary matters.

• Supervise Correctional Officers, develop expectations, monitor performance, and enforce disciplinary measures.
• Assist the Corrections Training Officer in conducting orientation and in‑service training programs.
• Patrol living quarters, grounds, and buildings to observe offender behaviors and the effectiveness of officers.
• Prepare and submit reports on offender violations, unusual behaviors, mechanical deficiencies, and security breaches.
• Inspect buildings and equipment for security, safety, and sanitary conditions.
• Supervise movement of offenders inside and outside the facility; conduct periodic counts and searches for contraband.
• Arbitrate disputes, settle grievances, enforce disciplinary measures, and refer difficult issues to an administrative supervisor.
• Perform work in accordance with established rules and regulations; comply with general administrative direction.
• Maintain physical fitness and submit to a physician’s physical examination to meet departmental employment standards.
• Possess a valid vehicle operator’s license when required by assignment.

• Six or more months of experience as a Correctional Officer or Probation and Parole Assistant with the Missouri Department of Corrections; or
• One or more years of military service, or experience in the custody of adult criminal offenders in a city, county, state, or federal facility.

• Employee retirement system and deferred compensation plan.
• Health insurance (medical, vision, dental) for employees and family.
• Paid life insurance, long‑term disability insurance.
• Pre‑service and in‑service training.
• Direct deposit of paycheck.
• Employee health, wellness, and safety initiatives.
• 10 hours annual leave and 10 hours sick leave per month.
• Uniforms provided when required.
• Access to credit union and cafeteria plan.
• Most 529 College Savings Program.

• $2.00 per hour shift differential for shifts between 12:00 pm and 5:00 am at a 24/7 congregate care facility.
• $1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend for regular posts within a restricted housing/segregation unit.
• Guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years.

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