Correctional Officer: Protect, Guide & Impact Lives

Management & Training Corporation; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and prescription drug

Dental benefits

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off (PTO)

9 paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Civic duty and military leave

Opportunities for job advancement

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, MS, is seeking staff for custody and security roles. The position requires ensuring inmate safety, adherence to ACA standards and MDOC directives, and supporting a secure facility environment.

The job includes overtime as needed, with a starting wage of $17.00 per hour and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) and PTO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license in MS or AL with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Search for contraband and provide security.
• Count, feed and supervise inmates in housing, work and other areas.
• Provide custody and security of inmates, including observation of inmates.
• Perform security of various assigned areas.
• Read, review and apply information found in inmate records related to health, safety and security.
• Prepare and maintain records, forms and reports.
• Work overtime as directed.
• Promote positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
• Maintain accountability of staff, inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, MS, is seeking staff for custody and security roles. The position requires ensuring inmate safety, adherence to ACA standards and MDOC directives, and supporting a secure facility environment.

The job includes overtime as needed, with a starting wage of $17.00 per hour and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) and PTO.