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Correctional Officer - Bowling Green, MO

Missouri Department of Corrections
Palmyra, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2026

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!

Correctional Officers at our facility must uphold and enforce the law as well as facility rules, protect our citizens from harm, maintain security and do so with compassion. The successful candidate will be required to enforce all policies and procedures related to security, and watch over and maintain custody of the offender population. We provide world class training and no experience is required.

Responsibilities:

  • Observe and report criminal and suspicious activity to the appropriate person.
  • Enforce rules and regulations.
  • Conduct routine searches for contraband.
  • Monitor, evaluate, and supervise offenders in an assigned area.
  • Support offenders in rehabilitative activities.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $43,054.56 - $49,294.56 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $43,055 - $49,295

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