The Missouri Department of Corrections is the state law
enforcement agency that operates state prisons in the U.S.
state of Missouri. It has its headquarters in Missouri's
capital of Jefferson City.
The Missouri Department of Corrections has 21 facilities
statewide, including two community release centers. It has
more than 11,000 employees, about three-quarters of whom are
either certified corrections officers or probation officers.
Missouri Department of Corrections has K9 units statewide
that are frequently utilized for tracking escapees and, in
cases of small or rural law enforcement agencies, criminals
who have fled from law enforcement or assisting in search
and rescue for missing persons.
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.
Diversity & Inclusion
The Missouri
Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate
diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all
employees.
Administration
Trevor Foley, Director
Travis Terry, Deputy Director
Valarie Moseley, Deputy Director
David Edwards, Research, Planning & Process Improvement
Director
Susan Pulliam, Director of Budget and Finance
Taylor Hagenhoff, Legislative Liaison
Matt Briesacher, General Counsel
Scott Weber, Office of Professional Standards Director
Karen Pojmann, Communications Director
Amanda Douglass, Victim Services Coordinator
Fallen officers and staff members
Since the establishment of the Missouri Department of Corrections,
seventeen officers, 1 Probation and Parole Officer and a District
Administrator have died while on duty.
The causes of death are as follows:
Cause of deaths
Deaths
Automobile accident
2
Assault
2
COVID-19
8
Gunfire
2
Heart attack
1
Stabbed
5
Total
20
Adult Institutions
Location Acronym
Full Name
Security Level
Address
Phone Number
ACC
Algoa Correctional Center
Minimum
8501 No More Victims Road
Jefferson City, MO 65101
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