Probation and Parole District Administrator District 8C County Central

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

Directs or assists in the overall planning, development, and administration of the assigned correctional programs or services; assists in directing the development and implementation of departmental planning issues

Directs or assists in the general management of policy development, program planning and coordination, and the evaluation of policy and/or organizational changes and new programs.

Reviews and/or revises programs to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, plans, and procedures.

Participates in the development, implementation, and interpretation of new or revised program, departmental, or legislative initiatives; selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff.

Plans, directs, evaluates, and coordinates assigned probation and parole services, including coordination of personnel issues and supervision of assigned staff.

Directs or assists in the direction and supervision of activities in a correctional facility, including programs designed for the social adjustment and rehabilitation of offenders.

Directs or assists in the direction, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the institutional offender placement and transfer process.

Participates in the development of budget requests; monitors expenditures according to budget allocations/appropriations; and recommends and/or initiates cost-saving measures.

Conducts investigations and institutes special studies; prepares and/or reviews reports and related information to evaluate existing organizations, policies, procedures, and practices.

Analyzes and interprets federal and state legislation for its effect on the administration of state correctional programs.

Participates in conferences, training sessions, and meetings.

Represents and/or serves as liaison for the assigned area of responsibility; cooperates with and makes presentations to federal, state, local, and community organizations, and other groups pertaining to the assigned programs.

Negotiates or administers contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements with federal, state, local, and community organizations.

Exercises considerable initiative and judgment in planning and carrying out assignments under general administrative direction; work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and evaluation of operational results; performs other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Eight or more years of supervisory or managerial experience in adult probation and parole or corrections casework.

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university, that includes earned credit hours in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, education, public/business administration, or related field, may substitute for up to four years of the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year - a minimum of four years of the listed experience is required)

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

Some positions are eligible for a shift differential of $173.34 semi-monthly, which is provided to employees with shifts that begin on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am, and who work at a 24/7 worksite (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center), or whose work requires regular visits to these locations. If selected for interview, eligibility may be discussed at that time with the hiring manager.

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!

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.

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