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.
Installs/inspects/tests/maintains/cleans/calibrates/repairs electronic and electrical equipment, components, and systems, including life safety and security systems such as surveillance/fire alarms/audio-visual/other related systems and provides technical advice and assistance on the use of electronic equipment
Reviews blueprints and diagrams to ensure proper installation; inspects work completed by contractors for code and specification compliance
Prepares and maintains files of technical literature/circuit diagrams/parts lists/inventory/other necessary records; maintains life safety and security software programs; troubleshoots errors; repairs minor software and hardware problems
Prepares cost estimates, purchase requisitions, and associated reports; supervises and evaluates the work of lower-level employees and other helpers; monitors performance and work habits to ensure promptness and efficiency
Performs work under the general direction of a designated supervisor and preforms other related work as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: Two or more years of experience repairing electronic devices and equipment AND possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency
(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university that includes earned credit hours in Electronics or a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year; OR a combination of education from a formal program in building, mechanical or electrical trades and experience described may substitute for the stated experience)
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.
