Job Description
Join Missouri's premier public safety agency as a Night Shift Correctional Officer at our Kansas City facility. Protect our community while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities. This vital overnight role offers stability, purpose, and the chance to make a tangible impact in public service.
Why Work With Us?
- Comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance
- Generous retirement plan with employer contributions
- Tuition reimbursement and specialized training programs
- Shift differential pay for overnight assignments
- Opportunities for promotion to supervisory roles
Responsibilities
- Monitor inmate activities and maintain facility security during overnight hours
- Conduct regular patrols and headcounts to ensure compliance with regulations
- Respond to emergencies, disturbances, and medical incidents with professional crisis intervention
- Document incidents, observations, and daily activities using digital reporting systems
- Screen visitors, mail, and packages to prevent contraband entry
- Collaborate with law enforcement agencies during emergency operations
- Operate security systems including CCTV, alarms, and access control
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Valid Missouri driver's license
- Must be 21+ years old and pass background check/drug screening
- Basic computer proficiency for reporting systems
- Ability to obtain Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification
- Experience in security, military, or law enforcement preferred
- Physical fitness to meet departmental requirements
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision