Mobile Correctional Officer SCCC

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.

The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.

This position will have an official domicile at the South Central Correctional Center in Licking, MO. However, it requires extensive travel statewide to DAI facilities across the state as directed by the Deputy Division Director. The annual salary is $45,555.60, based on a normal 40‑hour workweek. It is also eligible for retention/longevity pay, shift differential and overtime pay per departmental policy D2‑8.4 Compensatory Time and Office of Administration’s Division of Personnel Differential Pay Guidelines.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 12:00 pm (noon) to 12:00 am (midnight). The Mobile Custody Team Officer must report to the South Central Correctional Center by noon each Monday to receive orders and return at approximately midnight on Friday.

While on assignment, officers receive a state vehicle for transportation, lodging arrangements as required, and reimbursement for meals not provided by the institution or hotel. Officers will carpool in the state vehicle and may share lodging.

Candidates are expected to maintain security in facilities, intervene during emergencies, gain physical control of offenders, supervise movements, conduct counts, search for contraband, escort offenders, supervise housing units, work activities, recreational/religious activities, visits, and conduct inspections for health and safety hazards. They must prepare and submit reports on violations, behavior, mechanical deficiencies, and security breaches, and promote rehabilitation and positive activity engagement.

This position will perform other related work as assigned.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Ability to pass a background investigation administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.
• Ability to complete Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid/CPR training during Basic Training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.

• Ability to complete and maintain firearms certification training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

• A $2.00 per hour shift differential if assigned to a shift that begins between 12:00 pm and 5:00 am and is employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility.
• 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 assigned a regular post within a restrictive housing/segregation unit.

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 proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

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