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.
Plans/organized/schedules/assigns work to employees, offender mechanics, and/or helpers; inspects work in process and upon completion; makes decisions regarding procedures to be followed to resolve specific repair problems
Supervises and instructs employees, offender mechanics, and/or helpers in the repair and/or reconditioning of automobiles/light and heavy trucks/tractors/related equipment; supervises and/or maintains a perpetual inventory of stock/tools/equipment
Prepares and maintains garage records and reports; approves requests for parts and materials; supervises and/or schedules the maintenance/repair of vehicles to ensure jobs are handled in the most efficient manner with equipment available
Exercises independent judgment within established guidelines for the efficient and economical operation of the garage; receives general administrative direction through reports and observation of equipment operating condition; performs other related work as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: Two or more years of experience as an automotive mechanic involving skilled work such as overhauling engines, repair of manual transmissions, electrical/hydraulic system repair, and related work, including one year in a supervisory capacity; and completion of a formal three-year apprenticeship in the automotive mechanic trade
ORTwo or more years of experience as an automotive mechanic involving skilled work such as overhauling engines, repair of manual transmissions, electrical/hydraulic system repair, and related work, including one year in a supervisory capacity; and completion of four years of on-the-job training in the automotive mechanic trade
(Training from an accredited vocational/technical school in motor vehicle mechanics will substitute on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of two years of the on-the-job training at the rate of 30 earned credit hours, or 480 clock hours for one year)
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 maximum security stipend if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
- A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend 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.
DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov