Recreation Officer I OCC

Missouri State Department of Corrections
Fordland, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2023 CLOSED ON 1/25/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Officer I OCC position at Missouri State Department of Corrections?

Annual Salary: $35,118.24

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 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:

Assists in conducting and overseeing a variety of indoor and outdoor activities/games/sports such as baseball/basketball/gymnastics/calisthenics/chess/ping-pong; assists in making arrangements/ preparing for movies, group activities, special seasonal programs, competitive events; participates in organizing athletic events/shows/other outside recreation activities

Provides individual/group instruction in the fundamentals and rules of various activities

Issues recreation equipment; maintains records of issuance and inspects the condition of equipment when returned; participates in the selection and requisition of recreation equipment; assists in the care/ maintenance of indoor and outdoor recreation facilities

Observes behavior/reaction of participants in activities; provides reports to a higher-level Recreation Officer; receives general administrative direction; work is reviewed through observations; performs other related work as assigned

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications:

One or more years of experience in recreational activities, corrections, or other related field; AND possession of a high school diploma, or proof of high school equivalency.

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year of experience)

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 your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


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