Annual Salary: $41,749.92Why you'll love this position: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 ProgramThe 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!What you'll do:Serves on a classification team; evaluates the offender's institutional adjustment attitude toward society and release plans, prepares ; makes recommendations relative toORAS and Case planningassignments/facility transfers/disciplinary actionsSecures and verifies information from incarcerated adult offenders concerning their home life/family relationships/work history/other pertinent personal and social factors; develops/maintains/reviews classification filesAssesses classification status/prepares analysis for program eligibility determinations using Adult Internal Classification System (AICS), Reclassification Analysis (RCA), and Initial Classification Analysis (ICA) instrumentsActs as grievance officer; processes and responds to Informal Resolution Requests (IRRs); holds disciplinary hearings on conduct violations; participates in treatment team meetingsProcesses offenders: completing initial file review/protective custody assessment/enters enemy waivers/updates enemy listsMaintains open-door office policy; handles offender's laundry/property/financial concerns/mail and censorship notices/notifies offenders of critical illness/death of immediate family membersParticipates/assists in assigned offender's vocational, educational, and social adjustment planning; facilitates offender programs; evaluates civilian visiting applications and determines whether to approve or deny the individual's request to visit with offender; provides pre-release counseling; researches and identifies community resources/services prior to processing offenders for releaseCooperates with public/private agencies/law enforcement agencies in matters relating to assigned offenders, arranges/facilitates calls to attorneys, public agencies, and law enforcement agenciesPerforms work in accordance with established rules and regulations; receives close administrative direction and performs other related work duties as assignedAll you need for success:Minimum Qualifications:A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred,ORfour or more years of experience as a Correctional Officer, Correctional Program Worker (CCA), Probation and Parole Assistant or Administrative Support Assistant, or vocational or paraprofessional experience in social services, probation and parole, corrections casework, guidance and counseling, mental health, health, substance abuse, law enforcement, public or business administration, or a closely related area.A combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.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 yo
