Recruitment Officer Central Office

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. **

This position will be domiciled out of the Central Region Training Academy at 1717 Industrial Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109. Travel to other areas of the state will be required for various supervisory and recruitment related activities.**

You will work with the Talent Acquisition Team to build and improve automation in sourcing by utilizing applications such as Spoke Phone, Smart Sheets, MoCareers, and Excel spreadsheets.

You will work with integrating the above applications with each other for increased efficiencies in sourcing for the department to include automated texting, emailing, and tracking of applicants.

You will assist in continuing to build a strong partnership with Indeed/Glassdoor and other job boards.

You will assist in the design of professional reports and produce such reports on progress to various stakeholders on an as-needed basis.

You will utilize computer algorithms to attract applicants in the marketing of the department.

You will work closely with the Talent Acquisition Coordinator to develop and implement effective recruiting plans and strategies of developing prospects through multiple job boards to include Indeed, Face Book Jobs, Mobile Talent and other boards as identified and developed.

You will build and maintain effective relationships with departmental leadership and other State of Missouri stakeholders as well as develop social and professional networks to source qualified candidates.

You will work with a team by developing and converting prospects to applicants through multiple job boards and within the applicant tracking system to schedule and confirm interviews along with encouraging prospects to fill out the department’s job applications utilizing best practices.

You will track and report metrics to assist in building a data driven team, embrace recruiting technology, improve best practices, and at the same time offer high touch assistance to prospective employees.

You will inform applicants fully about the job and department, coordinate a variety of recruiting initiatives and attend career fairs showcasing the department and the positions available.

You must be able to attend college visits, awareness campaigns, and career fairs and maintain a flexible work schedule to be cross-trained to assist the Talent Acquisition Team, as needed.

You will exercise initiative and independence within established guidelines; receive general administrative direction and be able to work independently, to include some remote work at DOC locations. **

Preferred Qualifications**

Applicants with a knowledge of the capabilities of utilizing algorithms and a strong desire to strengthen the incorporation of them into the sourcing for open positons within the department are preferred.

A strong aptitude of utilizing technology in marketing is preferred.

Successful applicants will demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills. **

Applicants Demonstrating Recruiting And/or Sales Experience Are Preferred.**

You must be available to occasionally work flexible days to include Saturday and Sunday.

You must be able to work flexible hours beyond normal business, as needed. **

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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