Demo

Correctional Officer TCSTL (Full-Time)

State of Missouri
St Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026
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.

  • Maintains security in buildings/other posts of an adult correctional facility; intervenes during emergencies or altercations and gains physical control of offenders
  • Supervises movement of offenders inside/outside the correctional facility; conducts periodic counts of offenders; searches offenders and their living quarters for contraband; Escorts/transports offenders to predetermined locations
  • Supervises offenders: in housing units; during the performance of work activities; during recreational/ religious activities
  • Conducts inspections for health and safety hazards; prepares/submits reports on offender violations of divisional or correctional facility rules/unusual offender behaviors/observed mechanical deficiencies/ security breaches or failures
  • Discusses minor adjustment problems with offenders; refers serious problems to proper correctional facility staff; promotes rehabilitation by attempting to modify offender’s social attitudes/discouraging undesirable behaviors/encouraging worthwhile activities
  • Performs work in accordance with established rules/regulations/post orders/specific instructions; receives general administrative direction
  • Performs other related work as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older

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.

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

Salary : $2

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Correctional Officer TCSTL (Full-Time).

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Access Control Skill

    • Income Estimation: $56,485 - $78,332
    • Income Estimation: $59,793 - $89,166
  • Emergency Management Skill

    • Income Estimation: $42,327 - $65,301
    • Income Estimation: $44,327 - $61,834
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at State of Missouri

  • State of Missouri Fulton, MO
  • Working with the Division of Youth Services is more than it seems. You will be working with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environmen... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • State of Missouri Joseph, MO
  • Job Location: St. Joseph, MO Why you’ll love this position: The Missouri Department of Agriculture, Grain Inspection and Warehousing Division has a flexibl... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • State of Missouri Independence, MO
  • A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in th... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • State of Missouri Kirksville, MO
  • Job Location: Missouri Circuit Courts The salary reflected represents the base pay for this position and does not include any differential for time-of-serv... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Correctional Officer TCSTL (Full-Time) jobs in the St Louis, MO area that may be a better fit.

  • State of Missouri - Department of Corrections St. Louis, MO
  • A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in th... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • State of Missouri St Louis, MO
  • A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in th... more
  • 4 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!