CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST III- CMCF ARP DEPT

State of Mississippi; Whitfield (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Mississippi, Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Pearl, MS, seeks a Corrections Program Specialist III to coordinate, oversee, and administer diverse correctional programs and operations. This seasoned professional role requires independent judgment and responsibility for纪律 investigations and program development.

Primary duties include enforcing safety and order, leading program initiatives, and ensuring compliance with state regulations.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Applicants with High School diploma/GED or "some college" may submit a letter requesting experience to be considered in lieu of education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct disciplinary investigations and support institutional compliance efforts.
• Oversee agricultural operations, farm programs, or other assigned institutional initiatives.
• Monitor and support surveillance-related activities within the facility.
• Perform internal affairs investigations as required.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of correctional programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST III- CMCF ARP DEPT in 61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

9121-0554-20261030R

Department

0554 - CORR-CENTRAL MS CORRECTIONAL

11/02/2026

Closing Date

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

$33,600.00

Agency Maximum Salary

$47,239.92

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 Central MS Correctional Facility in Pearl, MS. For more information, please contact the CMCF Human Resources Dept. at [e-mail] or via phone at 601-932-2880 ext. 6120.

About the Position

These positions serve as seasoned-level professional program roles within the Mississippi Department of Corrections at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility. Incumbents are responsible for the coordination, oversight, and administration of various correctional programs and operational functions. Duties may include, but are not limited to: Conducting disciplinary investigations and supporting institutional compliance efforts; Overseeing agricultural operations, farm programs, or other assigned institutional initiatives; Monitoring and supporting surveillance-related activities within the facility; performing internal affairs investigations as required; Assisting in the development, implementation, and evaluation of correctional programs. This classification differs from the lower-level position in that incumbents are assigned more complex program responsibilities and may exercise a higher level of independent judgment in the performance of their duties.

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 Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience. *NOTE* Applicants with High School diploma/GED or "some college" would need to submit a letter requesting experience to be considered in lieu of education requirement.

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