Mobile Correctional Sergeant OCC

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

This is a Corrections Sergeant position that is assigned to and supervises a Mobile Custody Team and requires extensive travel statewide.

This position will have an official domicile at the Ozark Correctional Center in Fordland, MO. However, this position will be required to travel to DAI facilities across the state of Missouri to assist with staffing needs as approved by the respective Deputy Division Director. The annual salary for this position is $48,798.24, which is based on a normal 40-hour workweek. This position is also eligible for retention/longevity pay, shift differential and overtime pay in accordance with 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, 12pm (noon) to 12am (midnight). The Mobile Custody Team Sergeant will be expected to report to the Ozark Correctional Center by noon each Monday in order to receive orders on which facility the team will be assisting. In addition, the Mobile Custody Team Sergeant will return to the Ozark Correctional Center at approximately midnight on Friday of each week. Travel time to and from the facility the team is assisting will be included in the first and last day of the schedule. While on assignment, the Mobile Custody Team Sergeant will be provided a state vehicle for transportation to and from the assisted facility, provided lodging while travelling and will be reimbursed for meals that are not provided by the institution or hotel in accordance with department policy D2-6.1 Reimbursement for Travel & Subsistence. The Mobile Custody Team Sergeant will be required to carpool in the state vehicle and may be required to reside with a roommate while travelling.

This position will supervise the four (4) Corrections Officers assigned to the Mobile Custody Team. Candidates will be expected to conduct on-the-job training for Corrections Officers and develop expectations/monitor performance and work habits. The candidate will be expected to patrol living quarters, grounds and buildings to observe offender behaviors and the effectiveness of Corrections Officers.

The candidate will be expected to conduct inspections for health and safety hazards; prepare/submit reports on offender violations of divisional or correctional facility rules/unusual offender behaviors/observed mechanical deficiencies/security breaches or failures. In addition, the candidate will be expected to discuss minor adjustment problems with offenders; refer serious problems to proper correctional facility staff; and promote rehabilitation by attempting to modify offender’s social attitudes/discouraging undesirable behaviors/encouraging worthwhile activities.

This position will also supervise movement of offenders inside/outside the correctional facility; conduct periodic counts of offenders; and search offenders and their living quarters for contraband. Candidates will be expected to arbitrate disputes and settle grievances among offenders, enforcing disciplinary measures when necessary; and report difficult disciplinary problems to an administrative supervisor.

This position will perform other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

One or more years of experience as a Corrections Officer or Probation and Parole Assistant with the Missouri Department of Corrections; OR

Two or more years of military service, or experience in the custody of adult criminal offenders in a city, county, state, or federal facility.

Special Requirements:

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.

By assignment, a position may require:

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.

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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