Recruitment Officer - Central Office

Job Summary - Why 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 Program. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• You will become a member of a dynamic and energetic team and be responsible for recruitment efforts through the department’s Response Center.
• This position supervises the Response Center and is responsible for scheduling Correctional Officer interviews for all facilities. You will supervise five part-time recruitment staff to include training, scheduling hours, and providing best practices.
• You will train your team to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external constituents.
• You will build and maintain effective relationships with departmental leadership and other State of Missouri stakeholders as well as develop social and professional networks to source qualified candidates.
• You will provide professional reports on progress to various stakeholders on an as-needed basis.
• You will be domiciled out of the Central Region Training Academy.
• You will travel throughout the state sometimes requiring overnight stays, as needed.
• You will work closely with the Talent Acquisition Coordinator to develop and implement effective recruiting plans and strategies of developing prospects through multiple job boards to include really, Facebook Jobs, Mobile Talent and other boards as identified and developed.
• You will work with a team by developing and converting prospects to applicants through multiple job boards and within the applicant tracking system to schedule and confirm interviews along with encouraging prospects to fill out the department’s job applications utilizing best practices.
• You will attract applicants by placing and processing job advertisements, using social media and other job sites.
• You will track and report metrics to assist in building a data driven team, embrace recruiting technology, improve best practices, and at the same time offer high touch assistance to prospective employees.
• You will inform applicants fully about the job and department, coordinate a variety of recruiting initiatives and attend career fairs showcasing the department and the positions available.
• You must be able to attend college visits, awareness campaigns, and career fairs and maintain a flexible work schedule to be cross-trained to assist the Talent Acquisition Team, as needed.
• You will exercise initiative and independence within established guidelines; receive general administrative direction and be able to work independently, to include some remote work at DOC locations.

Qualifications - All you need for success

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicants demonstrating recruiting and/or sales experience are preferred.
• Graphic design experience is preferred
• Successful applicants will demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• You must be available to work flexible days to include Saturday and Sunday, as needed.
• You must be able to work flexible hours beyond normal business, as needed.

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

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.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.