What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Officer II WRDCC position at Missouri State Department of Corrections?
Annual Salary: $38,000.16
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:
Directs a recreation program of limited scope or assists in organizing/conducting/overseeing a variety of indoor/outdoor activities, games, and sports in a large and comprehensive recreation program; provides individual and group instruction in the fundamentals and rules of various activities
Schedules facilities for movies/group activities/special seasonal programs/competitive events; assists in or directs the planning/preparation for these activities; organizes/coordinates athletic events/shows/other outside activities; issues recreation equipment; maintains records of its issuance; inspects the condition of equipment when returned
Assumes responsibility for the care and maintenance of indoor/outdoor recreation facilities; participates in the selection and requisition of recreation equipment
May supervise staff assigned to conduct and/or oversee recreation program activities; confers with staff members/recreation director/other supervisor regarding special, disciplinary, or related problems; assists less-experienced workers in handling such problems; observes/evaluates the behavior and reaction of participants to activities and recommends continuation or changes as appropriate
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 as a Recreation Officer I with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System OR
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Recreation, Physical Education, Leisure Studies, or a closely related field; AND two or more years of work experience, excluding volunteer experience, in the field of group recreation or physical education which included responsibility for organizing, implementing, scheduling, and/or overseeing recreation activities
(Earned graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the specified areas may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience at a rate of 24 earned graduate credit hours for one year of experience)
(Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required education)
(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of three years of 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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