Corrections Officer - Part Time PRN

Position:
Corrections Officer - Part Time PRN

Location:

65 Business Park Dr

Troy, MO

The Corrections Officer will be responsible for enforcing rules and regulations in prison or jails to prevent any disturbances and effectively determine the best course of action with inmates. Guards prisoners at the jail, assuming responsibility for all needs of prisoners in their care, custody and control during detention by performing the following duties. This is a PRN (as needed) position
. Hours are not guaranteed and will vary based on the operational needs of the facility. PRN Correctional Officers may be scheduled for day or night shifts, weekends, and holidays, and are subject to work any shift on an as-needed basis.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Successful candidates will be available for work either in a scheduled or on-call capacity
• Schedules will be on an as-needed basis and will vary depending on facility needs
• Candidates must be available to work a minimum of 4 shifts of 4 hours in any given 28-day period [any shift or day assigned], including weekends and holidays
• Operates as a Correctional Officer in a limited capacity
• Primary duties are as a Correctional Officer and/or Correctional Transport Officer
• Assists in the observation and supervision of inmate activities
• Observes, records, and provides written records of activity in housing units
• Answers phone, maintains logs, and documents incidents
• Assists with organizing and securing property received or released by inmates
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• General or technical high school diploma or equivalent
• Must successfully complete all components of the Correctional Officer Testing Process
• Prefer experience and/or training related to corrections, criminal justice, or leadership
• Mental and emotional balance to competently handle a position with inherent authority over others in a responsible, mature, and professional manner
• Ability to display self-control and react appropriately in stressful or chaotic situations
• Ability to comply with and enforce rules and regulations
• Ability to complete tasks requiring physical activity exerting moderate, but not constant, physical effort - typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to participate in ongoing training, some of which may involve physical activity
• Must have a stable educational and work history and a police record free of pending charges and felony convictions
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• Reading ability to clearly understand written procedures, policies, etc.
• Writing ability to complete incident reports, daily logs, etc.

• General or technical high school diploma or equivalent
• Prefer minimum one (1) year experience in Corrections, Law Enforcement, or other related experience.
• Possess a Valid Missouri Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Must successfully complete all components of the Correctional Officer Testing Process

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and communicate…