The Missouri River Correctional Center (MRCC) is looking for individuals who are confident, assertive, independent, and act with integrity. MRCC is a minimum-security prison with an open campus located in Bismarck, ND. The Missouri River Correctional Center places an emphasis on preparing residents for reentry into the community. Our mission is: Transforming lives, influencing change, strengthening community.

Officers must use good judgment, utilize, and rely on training to maintain composure in emergency situations, maintain constant awareness of their surroundings, work cooperatively with others as part of a team, be motivated and follow-though with work assignments, and communicate effectively. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!

Setting an example through role modeling and utilizing dynamic security elements by building a rapport with residents; observing, supervising, and accounting for assigned residents; maintaining logs, preparing reports, and making written records of incidents and rule infractions; escorting and transporting residents; inspecting and searching cells, residents, and visitors; and responding to crisis situations which may require running and climbing stairs. Officers operate specialized equipment such as two-way radios and firearms.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of work experience in corrections, security, law enforcement, or military police. College level coursework may substitute for the work experience requirement on a year for year basis. No experience, no problem, we will train you. If unable to find qualified applicants, we will consider filling as a Correctional Officer I at a rate of $3,258 per month. A Correctional Officer I requires a high school diploma or GED.

All applications for open DOCR positions must be made via the Careers site, https://docr.nd.gov/careers . Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed above. Applicants may attach the following documents to the electronic application or bring the following documents to the interview:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts (if applicable)

Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veteran's Affairs Office.

Contact Lexi Archambault at 701-667-1411 or amarchambault@nd.gov for more information or assistance in the application or interview process.

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.