Correctional Officer I

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established government agency is seeking a dedicated Correctional Officer I to ensure the safety and order within a state correctional facility. This entry-level role involves maintaining discipline among offenders, conducting inspections, and supervising daily activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork while upholding the agency's values of integrity and safety. If you are ready to embark on a meaningful career in public service and make a difference in your community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring communication skills and good judgment.
• Must be at least 18 years old and complete training program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order and discipline among offenders at a correctional facility.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing vehicles and escort offenders.

Skills

Communication Skills

Judgment

Teamwork

Rule Enforcement

Safety Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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State of Mississippi

$40,392.06 - $42,856.28 Annually

Location

21 - GREENE COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9131-0556-20250424green

0556 - CORR-SOUTH MS CORRECTIONAL

Opening Date

04/24/2025

5/5/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$40,392.06

$42,856.28

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is a professional agency that adheres to the values of integrity, honesty and openness in all of its practices. MDOC actively recruits quality candidates who share in the vision that the safety of the public is of paramount importance and fundamental to the agency's mission. The position is located at the South Mississippi Correctional Institution (SMCI) in Leakesville MS. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or via phone at 1-601-394-5600 ext. 1217.

Entry level work involving maintaining order and discipline among offenders at a state correctional facility. Keeps watch in tower or at a gate, inspects incoming and outgoing vehicles. Escorts offenders to and from places of confinement. Assists in the supervision of feeding offenders and enforces regulations of sanitation and personal care. Makes rounds of inside and outside of all buildings and maintains counts of offenders. Advises resident of personal concerns.

What you'll need to be Successful

A successful Correctional Officer I has communication skills, applies good judgement, a willingness to learn, enforces rules, follows policies, maintains a safe environment and promotes teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency (GED) and 0-2 years of related experience. Applicants to this position must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and shall have successfully completed the training program at the Mississippi Department of Corrections or the equivalent within another state, as approved by the Mississippi Department of Corrections. Employees in this job classification under the age of twenty-one (21) shall be assigned to the posts designated as non-peace officer status posts.

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Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201