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 Division of Human Services is a support division for all other Divisions within the Department of Corrections. The ideal candidate is a strong leader that is capable of developing the team of personnel staff in both technical and professional skill sets with a goal of building a team of staff that are experts in their specific area of Personnel. This leader will work to coordinate necessary training and professional development for their staff. The perfect applicant will construct a team that can provide expert assistance, quality customer service, consistent guidance for our personnel staff in the field, be a resource for all Department of Corrections staff, and serve as an expert advisor to the Department’s Executive Leadership.
Oversees the workflow of the Central Office Personnel Unit and looks for opportunities to create efficiencies and provide better service to our employees and managers. Areas include payroll, benefit functions, compensation, classification, employee selection and labor functions. Continually focus on process improvements and organizational efficiency.
Serves as department’s liaison to other state department personnel offices. Participates in statewide HR Director Meetings and serves as the Department’s representative on statewide teams and initiatives.
Oversee the DOC personnel representation and involvement in the State’s MOVERS project to ensure knowledge transfer to DOC staff.
Cultivates a positive and efficient work environment through collaboration with DOC leadership.
Communicates any changes to both local leadership and the workforce.
Oversees the department’s utilization of MoCareers as an online application system for candidate selection and processing. Communicates with OA when needed to ensure the best candidate experience and assists DOC staff when needed. Initiates all training related to MoCareers to personnel staff in central office and the field when needed. Monitors all data collected from MoCareers for the department and provides reporting to division leadership. Coordinates with the Department’s recruiting section as needed.
Proven success in project management. Works independently to lead a team in setting objectives and benchmarks, establishing timelines and deadlines, creating effective strategies and deliverables, identifying challenges and obstacles, driving communication strategies, and measuring outcomes and success.
Exercises considerable initiative and judgment in planning and carrying out assignments; receives general administrative direction; work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and evaluation of operational results.
Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to the Executive Team.
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.
Participates in the development, implementation, and interpretation of new or revised program, department, or legislative initiatives. Reviews and/or revises programs to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, plans and procedures.
Reviews and prepares fiscal note responses related to assigned areas of expertise.
Participates in the development of budget requests; monitors expenditures according to budget allocations/appropriations; recommends and/or initiates cost-saving measures.
Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff.
Performs other related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: - Five or more years of relevant experience.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain discretion and the highest ethical and professional standards while managing confidential information.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills: (if applicable) - A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Excellent at managing workflow for multiple projects, with minimal oversight, in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly organized, self-directed, and action-oriented, with an ability to work with team members at all levels in a range of functions.
- Demonstrated record of managing targets, goals, and timelines.
- HR certifications, advanced degrees, and demonstrated experience in process improvement considered a plus.
- Excellent people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public personnel administration.
- Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to public personnel administration.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current social, economic, and related issues pertaining to the field of human relations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of individual and group behavior emphasizing workforce diversity.
- Comprehensive knowledge of managerial techniques and administrative practices.
- Ability to review, analyze, interpret and/or prepare federal or state laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the assigned program.
- Ability to testify as an expert witness.
- Ability to evaluate and coordinate assigned programs and services to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental officials, legislators, staff associates, and the general public.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate policies and operations, and formulate recommendations.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to provide leadership and supervision to professional, technical, and related program staff.
- Ability to manage change, provide program management, and achieve results.
- Ability to develop short and long-range plans that meet established objectives and contribute to the overall goals and mission of the agency.
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.
DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov
Closing Date/Time: 2024-05-02
