A Heart for Service: From the Military to Corrections
Five staff members describe their journeys from serving the United States in the military to serving Missouri in the Department of Corrections. Hear from Corrections Officers Shelby Lightner and Sarah Meyers, Probation & Parole Assistant II Sean O'Keefe, Unit Supervisor Vince Rost and Case Manager Adam Koestner about how their military skills and training prepared them for careers in corrections. Watch the video » |
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The Missouri State Employee Charitable Campaign is underway! We're excited to help fund awesome organizations that support veterans, kids with cancer, food security and corrections officers and their families. Stay tuned for fundraising activity announcements.
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MODOC Organizations
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Last year corrections staff raised more funds than any other state agency. Let's claim our top spot again!
Alexander
Fairchild, a Corrections Officer II at Western Missouri Correctional Center,
is the September 2018 Missouri Department of Corrections employee of the month. COII Fairchild looks out for his coworkers. When an
offender attacked a fellow officer — slamming a door on his head and then
repeatedly punching him — Fairchild responded instantly to the 10-5 call. Finding
the offender poised for another attack, he intervened without regard for his
own safety. He gained control over the offender and restrained him, saving the
fellow officer from sustaining more serious injuries. |
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Research shows that people who were bullied as kids or teens are significantly more likely to be convicted of crimes and to end up in prison. During October, National Bullying Prevention Month, join us in spreading the message that there's no place for bullying in Missouri communities.
Made by the Jefftown Productions offender media team in Jefferson City Correctional Center, Evolve, an original animated music video, examines the roots of bullying and violence — and explores how we can evolve.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we're showing support for victims of these crimes.
Download and print a sign from the national DVAM site. Fill in the blank. Take a selfie. Then send your photo to doc.media@doc.mo.gov. We'll share our support through social media with the hashtag #DVAM.
Contact the Office of Victims Services to find out what else you can do to help.
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Missouri Department of Corrections employees have been honored with the Lifesaver Award for heroic acts. Working on and off the clock, these heroes rescued fellow Missourians from a traffic accident, from choking, and from exposure to dangerous narcotics.
 Corrections Officer I Alfred Buehlman and his Maryville Treatment Center colleagues
were having a post-CERT- training lunch when a fellow patron started to choke. COI
Buehlman rushed to her aid, performed the Heimlich maneuver and saved her.
Deputy Division Director Ryan Crews presented him with a Lifesaver Award.
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Jefferson City Correctional Center Warden Eileen Ramey (left) and Major Myles Strid (far right) presented the Lifesaver Award to Jefferson City Correctional Center employees (from left) Corrections Officer I JoaQuin Ray, Corrections Officer I Weston Phelps, Captain Richard Corser and Corrections Officer I Todd Pitford. |
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Your great work is making headlines! Check out news media coverage of workforce development programs, the Justice Reinvestment Initiative pilot program, Restorative Justice Gardens, chaplains and more!
 Flu season is here. Get the facts. Then get the vax.
Protect yourself, your coworkers and your family by getting a flu shot at your facility. Download a consent form from the MODOC Intranet. Stay tuned for vaccination dates.
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 The Department of Corrections strategic plan is focused on three major areas:
- Safer Work Environment
- Improving the Workforce
- Reducing Risk & Recidivism
As part of the plan, the department has introduced 81 initiatives in these three areas, and 55 are focused on employees. In one major category, improving the workforce, most initiatives have been completed or are underway.
Improving the Workforce - Completed
- Enhanced Recruitment Efforts
- Expedited COI Hiring Process
- Identification of Core POI Competencies
- Corrections Way Initial Training
- Corrections Way Ongoing Training
- External Messaging to Public
Improving the Workforce - In Progress
- COI Apprenticeship
- Onboarding Process for Frontline Staff
- Conditions of Continued Employment
- Mediation Training
- Employee Wage, Benefit & Incentives Improvements
- Leadership Academy
- Health & Wellness Improvements
- Improved Public Awareness
- Internal Messaging to Staff
See the strategic plan and initiatives »
Mission
Improving Lives for Safer Communities
Vision
Excellence in Corrections for a Safer Missouri
Values
We value safe work environments, a capable workforce and reduced risk and recidivism.
We value integrity and respect.
We value supportive leadership.
We value employee participation and teamwork.
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