Corrections Officer

Are you seeking a career with purpose, a position serving your community with work that truly matters?   If so, we are accepting applications for the position of Corrections Officer. 

To see if this career path may be for you, please watch the following video:  https://youtu.be/V_VYC4rwFXI

We will screen your application and if you best meet the qualifications, you will be invited in for a 30 minute oral interview and writing sample.

Applicants will be contacted via email or phone call to schedule an interview.

Your application is valid for 6 months after the date of submission.  If you are not notified within 6 months, you will need to reapply.
 
Corrections Officers are responsible for maintaining the safety, custody, security, and control of inmates at all levels of security in all environments, including: indirect or direct supervision, prisoner processing, and work release.
 
Positions are assigned to the Justice Center located in Clayton and are full time. This is a 24/7 operation; employees may work day, evening, or night shifts.  Visit the Justice Services website for detailed information relating to the management of the St. Louis County Justice Center.

Base pay is $21.15 hourly ($43,992 annually) with 10% shift differential pay for evening and night shifts.  Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.  To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits.

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government.  For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
 

Maintaining order and discipline within the housing units.

Supervising, escorting, and transporting inmates.

Coordinating and monitoring daily activities of inmates.

Patrolling and inspecting housing units and inmate cells.

Conducting scheduled and random searches of inmates and assigned areas to maintain a safe and secure environment.

Maintaining an appropriate record of daily activities, disciplinary action, inmate movements, and services provided.  Entering the information into a computerized system.

Enforcing rules and regulations to ensure adherence to policy and defined procedures.

Assisting fellow officers.

Working to achieve the highest level of correlation to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the facility.

Performing such additional duties as may properly be required of a position in this job class, with the required abilities and under the indicated working conditions and environment.

Required to work mandatory overtime and to work on any shift as needed.  Assists subordinate officers with difficult public contacts and intervenes to resolve disputes or other problems.

Physical Requirements: Extensive standing, walking, climbing stairs at least eight times daily per shift, using and lifting emergency equipment (fire extinguisher, AED, pepper spray, taser etc), bending, stooping, pulling, pushing, reaching overhead, continuously wearing an equipment belt, using a breathing apparatus, listening for possible disturbances, observation of required areas.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.  
• Must be 19 years of age.
• Clear police record.*

 

*Free of felony convictions and A Misdemeanors have to be approved for hire by the Director of Justice Services.

The selection procedure will include but is not limited to the following:

1. Satisfactory completion of an employment application.
2. Selection for the interview based on minimum qualifications from the employment application.
3. Passing the interview based on a qualifying score determined by the Division of Personnel.
4. Applicants passing the interview will be placed on the eligible list.  The Division of Personnel will certify the top candidates from the eligible list to the Department of Justice Services for further consideration.  Your name will remain on the eligible list for up to two years.

All applicants conditionally offered a position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be borne by the County.
HOW TO APPLY:  Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis.  We only accept On-line applications.
 
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.  Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory.  The cost of screening will be covered by the County.  
 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:  The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation.  Call the Division of Personnel  at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax:  (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov