Correctional Officer III

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is recruiting for a Correctional Officer III at Delta Correctional Facility in Leflore County, MS. The role involves monitoring and controlling inmates, maintaining order, and escorting offenders as required. Training responsibilities for junior staff may apply.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 3–4 years of corrections experience. Applicants must be 18+ and complete the state training program.

Qualifications

• Four-year high school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–4 years of correctional or secure facility experience preferred.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and complete training or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control inmates within the facility.
• Maintain discipline to prevent disorderly conditions.
• Escort offenders to and from areas of confinement and custody during transport.
• Conduct searches at checkpoints and per facility protocol.
• May train or mentor lower level employees.

Skills

Inmate supervision

Discipline enforcement

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Correctional Officer III in 42 - LEFLORE COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$47,169.31 Annually

Location

42 - LEFLORE COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9133-0564-20261007lefl

0564 - CORR-DELTA CORRECTIONAL FAC

Opening Date

10/07/2026

10/13/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$47,169.31

$47,169.31

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.

This position is located at the Delta Correctional Facility. The position is Seasoned level work involving the monitoring and control of inmates at a state correctional facility. Maintains discipline to prevent disorderly conditions within the facility. Supervises offenders during work detail and compiles report of violations. Escorts offenders to and from areas of confinement, maintains custody when being transported. Conducts searches at check points. Typical assignments may include maximum security units, special response team, etc. May train or mentor lower level employees.

What you'll need to be Successful

Must be able to abide by rules and regulations and procedures governing the workplace and ensure the safety security and order of the facility.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED or High School Equivalency Diploma) and 3- 4 years of correctional or secure facility 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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Employer State of Mississippi

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

Full-Time | $44,788.15 Annually | Closes in 4 days