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Welcome to your first month with the Department of Corrections!
We rely on food service workers, storekeepers, maintenance staff and warehouse staff to keep all of our facilities and services up and running. Thank you for joining our team.
Review these steps so you know what to expect as you start your job.
Benefits
Be sure to complete your enrollment in benefits.
Job Duties
Discuss expectations, deadlines and priorities with your supervisor.
Office Culture
Your supervisor will let you know how office events such as holiday parties and birthdays are handled.
Training
Your supervisor will provide information about training requirements as you start your job.
Training Learning Modules
Training for corrections staff is offered through four learning modes:
- Online through MoLearning, powered by LinkedIn Learning
- Online through the Department of Corrections Online Training Academy (DOCOTA)
- Online in real time through virtual instructor-led training (VILT)
- In seat at a training center location
Facility staff complete pre-service training at a Missouri Department of Corrections Training Academy facility before starting work in an adult institution. Training takes place at one of three training center locations:
Training Center Locations
- Central Region Training Center
1717 Industrial Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109 - Western Region Training Center
902 Edmond St., St. Joseph, MO 64501 - Eastern Region Training Center
901 Progress Dr. Farmington, MO 63640
Training Requirements
Facility Staff Electives
All staff are required to complete approved elective courses.
ENGAGE 2.0
ENGAGE is a series of monthly professional development conversations with your supervisor. You will have growth model discussions every quarter. Your supervisor will discuss the ENGAGE/Reflect process with you and schedule meetings.
The Corrections Way
The Corrections Way (TCW) prepares and equips staff to identify, teach, model and reinforce critical leadership skills. It assists in developing a culture of excellence, improving communication, and building stronger relationships based on mutual trust and respect for one another. You will learn these Corrections Way building blocks during basic training:
- Communication Styles
- Value Premise
- Effective Feedback
- Quality Conversations/De-escalation
- Growth Model
Technology
Important technology-related links:
- REACT (password reset)
- Employee Self Service (ESS)
- Employee Time and Attendance (ETA)
- State Help Desk: Office of Administration Internet Technology Services Division (OA ITSD) Portal
- Web Applications
Learn the Lingo
You’ll find that people in the Department of Corrections (DOC) tend to use a lot of acronyms. Don’t fret! We have a handy list of acronyms that will help you.
Facilities
Here’s a list of facilities and contacts that will help familiarize you with the Division of Adult Institutions.