Corrections Case Worker

Jackson County Missouri

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Kansas City, MO Until 8/22/2026 2+ years exp First posted September 30, 2025 Last posted May 28, 2026
Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department: Corrections

Grade: 190

Salary: $31.45/hour

Job Duties:

  • Responsible for interviewing inmates daily; collecting, verifying, coordinating, and recording inmate information manually and in the current inmate information computer system.
  • Enters inmate data into the Objective Jail Classification System that identifies inmates' custody level and then assigns appropriate housing; determines the program needs of the inmate and makes appropriate referrals to education, substance abuse, mental health and other treatment programs.

  • Coordinates treatment interventions for the inmate between the various divisions such as education, mental health, medical. probation and parole, and other involved parties.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, administration of justice, or any of the behavioral sciences with a minimum of 2 years of work in secure corrections or related field is required. Or four years of experience in a correctional institution.
  • Associate’s degree in behavioral sciences, or a related field with 3 years of work experience in corrections or related field may be considered.
  • Four years of work experience in a secure correctional institution in lieu of a bachelor’s degree may be considered.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must participate in and complete the detention academy training.
  • Must submit to and pass a police background check, drug screen and physical examination.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! 

About this role

Summary

Interview inmates, record data, coordinate treatment, and assess inmate needs in correctional facility

Job title

Corrections Case Worker

Experience level

2+ years or 4 years in corrections

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

corrections

Location requirements

Kansas City, MO; on-site work required

Salary

$62k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

inmate data entryinterviewingrecord keepingcriminal justice

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

correctionsmental healthsocial workcriminal justice
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kansas City, MO, USA

On-site City