Correctional Officer IV

State of Mississippi; Sibley (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Prescription Insurance

Life Insurance

Optional Insurances

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave

Military Leave

Holidays

Retirement Programs

Deferred Compensation

State Credit Union

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development and Training

Promotional Opportunities

Job summary

State of Mississippi in Wilkinson County, MS is seeking a Correctional Officer IV. The role involves upholding safety and security within a correctional facility, enforcing rules, and supporting the operation of the institution.

Applicants should expect a structured environment with promotional opportunities and ongoing professional training as part of state employment. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a defined retirement program.

Job description

Correctional Officer IV in 79 - WILKINSON COUNTY, MS

• Health/Prescription Insurance Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program.This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
• Life Insurance All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee’s annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices .
• Optional Insurances Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts.These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
• Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
• Military Leave In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
• Holidays Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation’s celebrations with family and friends.
• Retirement Programs The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program.Employees become vested in the State’s retirement system after 8 years of employment.Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State’s retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
• Deferred Compensation State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan.More information can be found at Deferred Compensation .
• State Credit Union All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union.This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans.For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Training The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency.Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
• Promotional Opportunities Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment.Minimum qualifications must be met. Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies.These career ladders can increase an individual’s salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
• Applicants to this position must be at least nineteen (19) 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.