Missouri Department of Corrections Interview Questions
& Process
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Missouri Department of Corrections
Probation and Parole Officer
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied for a Probation Parole Officer position in Springfield, MO back in January. The next week, I finished up a background check. They said I'd hear back by mail or phone within two weeks. It's been months now and I've heard nothing. At this point, I'm pretty sure I didn't get the job. Honestly, if they can't even send a quick five-minute call, letter, or email to let people know, I can't imagine how they treat their actual employees. How can I trust them to be a good employer and support me if they can't manage basic communication? It's insulting and unprofessional, especially for a job that only pays $32K a year.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What factors would you take into account when creating a supervision plan for an offender?
Missouri Department of Corrections
Probation and Parole Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
You start by applying on the state website. If you meet the basic qualifications, you'll need to take a test, which is usually offered monthly. Passing the test gets you on the register. Then, I got a letter in the mail inviting me to an interview within 7 days if I was still interested in the job, the location, and the pay. I got to the interview a bit early, and about 15 minutes after arriving, I was called in to meet with two women. The interview was mostly standard questions, though a couple were a bit tricky since you wouldn't know all their policies yet. My advice is to just give a logical, general answer, and you should be fine.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What would be your immediate action if a family member reported a resident using drugs?
Missouri Department of Corrections
Probation and Parole Officer
Entry Difficult Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Case
I sent in my application online back in September. They didn't reach out until the end of November for the first interview. It felt pretty impersonal, with two supervisors asking stuff. I got called back for a second interview pretty quick, within a week. This one was just me and one person, and we talked about the day-to-day job and they hit me with some scenario questions to see how I'd handle different offender situations. After that, it was a waiting game for the background check and drug test. A bit over a month after that first chat, I finally got the offer. Most of the contact was via email, and they weren't really flexible on interview times.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- For a client like John, a repeat DV offender with a history of aggression towards his wife, how would you structure his supervision plan, and what resources would you suggest for his wife?
- What services would you refer his wife to?
Missouri Department of Corrections
Office Support Assistant
Senior Average Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
When you apply, they take about a week to get back to you. Then you receive an email about being offered an interview. It is a panel interview, with the person who would be your supervisor and two or three people who are directly above you in your chain of command. The interview takes about 30 minutes. Bring ID and social. They will need it to run a full background and warrant check after while you are interviewing.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance of a challenge you faced and how you resolved it?
Missouri Department of Corrections Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Missouri Department of Corrections interview reports.
“What would be your immediate action if a family member reported a resident using drugs?”
Read reports →“For a client like John, a repeat DV offender with a history of aggression towards his wife, how would you structure his supervision plan, and what resources would you suggest for his wife?”
Read reports →“How would you respond if a parolee breaks their probation rules?”
Read reports →“What services would you refer his wife to?”
Read reports →“What factors would you take into account when creating a supervision plan for an offender?”
Read report →“Can you tell me the 3 Cs of Corrections?”
Read report →“Have you ever been convicted of a crime?”
Read report →“How would you handle the possibility of an inmate assaulting you?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you built a personal connection with someone despite having very little in common?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 16 Missouri Department of Corrections interview reports.