Correctional Sergeant: Lead Officers & Security

MTC; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is seeking a sergeant at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, Mississippi. You will supervise correctional officers, ensure custody and discipline of offenders in line with MTC and MDOC directives.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least one year of correctional or law enforcement experience, with a valid Mississippi driver license. The role is full-time with a 12-hour shift and provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of correctional custody or law enforcement experience.
• Valid Mississippi driver's license with clean record, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, protect, instruct, train, counsel and evaluate assigned employees.
• Provide for the care, custody and adherence to rules and regulations of offenders assigned to specific work area.
• Supervise and provide custody and security of offenders including observation of offenders and offenders assigned to work duty which includes long periods of sitting and standing.
• Supervise and direct searches for contraband including “pat” and “strip” searches, by squatting and bending to perform such functions.
• Transfer and transport offenders by walking or riding in vehicles. Restrain and secure assaultive offenders as needed.
• Read, review and properly apply information found in offender records which is related to the offenders’ health and safety and to the security of the facility. Provide appropriate information to other personnel.
• Supervise the preparation and maintenance of records, forms and reports.
• Perform specific duties if assigned to the following areas: housing unit, special housing area, education, community service and intake.
• Respond to emergencies to search for offenders, administer first aid at the emergency site, carry an injured or unconscious offender, and perform use of force procedures, including the use of chemical agents to control offenders.
• Comply with policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is seeking a sergeant at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, Mississippi. You will supervise correctional officers, ensure custody and discipline of offenders in line with MTC and MDOC directives.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least one year of correctional or law enforcement experience, with a valid Mississippi driver license. The role is full-time with a 12-hour shift and provides a comprehensive benefits package.