Probation Officer

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. 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. Supervises offenders in housing units/living quarters in general housekeeping/work/educational, recreational, religious, and treatment activities in Community Supervision Centers Checks/counts offenders; inspects housing units for safety/security violations; checks for health/safety hazards; prepares reports on offender violations/behaviors/mechanical deficiencies/security breaches of facility rules Interviews offenders to obtain information relating to their residential and family relationships/ employment/educational records; contacts family members/employers/friends to verify offender's background; collects/verifies offender's legal case history and police reports; prepares reports; maintains records of investigative findings Retrieves information from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System (MULES), Missouri Department of Revenue, and Missouri Department of Corrections' computer databases; responds to confirmed active warrants; enters/cancels warrants on escaped and/or absconded offenders Photographs and issues identification cards to offenders; ensures offenders have parole orders; assists offenders with job search activities; investigates/monitors/enters schedule changes for offenders on electronic monitoring; escorts and/or transports offenders to their designated locations Assists in the maintenance of databases/chronological shift records/inventory/vehicle logs; troubleshoots equipment problems; answers and logs emergency calls from offenders/family members/general public; contacts appropriate staff to resolve issues; assists Probation and Parole Officers with court hearings/ home visits Supervises movement/location of offenders inside and outside of the facility; intervenes, in emergency situations to gain control of offenders and/or perform CPR; monitors/controls/documents offender's consumption of prescription and over-the-counter medications; Discusses minor adjustment problems with offenders; refers major problems to the supervisor; promotes rehabilitation by modifying offender attitudes/discouraging undesirable behaviors/encouraging constructive activities; administers substance abuse assessment devices to offenders; collects Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid (DNA) samples; supervises visits with offenders; searches visitors/offenders/property/living quarters/buildings/grounds for contraband Provides after-hours assistance to departmental staff/general public; orders/maintains/issues supplies; exercises some independence in the performance of duties; receives general administrative direction; work is reviewed by a designated supervisor for conformance with established policies and procedures; Performs other related work as assigned Ability to pass a background investigation administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections By assignment a position may require: successful completion of safety training which may include firearms/defensive tactics/CPR/First Aid, and the ability to re‑qualify annually; successful completion of training administered by the Missouri State Highway Patrol in the Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System (MULES) prior to regular appointment Minimum Qualifications Must be a minimum of 18 years old AND a valid vehicle operator's license All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed 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 medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential if you work full-time at a qualifying facility. A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential 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 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. View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr