Senior Human Relations Officer Central Office

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

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 Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

DOD0318 will service the Western Region of the state.

DOD0091 will service the Eastern Region of the state.

Domicile location will be at 1709 Industrial Dr., Jefferson City, MO; or domicile location to be determined following candidate selection.

A vacancy will occur within the Office of the Director, Office of Professional Standards for a Human Relations Officer II. This position is responsible for preparing independent investigation plans involving agency and/or contracted employees. This will entail comprehensive and methodical fact finding interviews prior to completion of the final investigation report. Investigations are routinely conducted into allegations of sexual harassment, retaliation, discrimination, hostile working environment and unprofessional conduct. It is the responsibility of this individual to conduct interviews with all parties connected to the allegations. Responsibilities also include acting as a mediator for employee relations issues to find an amicable resolution.

Selected candidate is responsible for the completion of comprehensive, detailed and grammatically correct reports in response to employee's complaints and investigations. Candidate must effectively communicate a clear analysis of the occurrences and findings of the investigation.

The chosen candidate primarily will conduct investigations from the Division of Adult Institutions, Probation and Parole Districts and Community Release Centers identified in all regions. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of the following areas of concentration as it relates to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 1964, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act 2008, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) and the Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA)

Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum Qualifications:

One or more years of experience as a Human Relations Officer with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System.

OR

Six or more years of professional, technical or consultative experience in human relations, personnel administration, recruitment and selections, employee grievance, equal employment or other investigations, or experience closely related to the above listed responsibilities.

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university that includes earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Public, Business or Personnel Administration, Social Sciences, or a closely 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 two years of experience is required)

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

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:

• A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00 pm (noon) and 5:00 am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or the command center).
• A $0.75 per hour maximum security stipend if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend if you are assigned a regular post within a restrictive housing/segregation unit at any facility.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous 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.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.