Correctional Sergeant - Lead & Secure Team with Benefits

Management & Training Corporation; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) in Meridian, MS is hiring a correctional sergeant to supervise officers and enforce facility rules to ensure safety and security. The role focuses on custody, safety, and order within East Mississippi Correctional Facility.

The incumbent will guide staff, manage offender records, and respond to emergencies, with a 12-hour shift and full-time schedule. Join a team committed to protecting the community and supporting staff development.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• One year full-time, wage-earning correctional custody or law enforcement experience.
• A valid driver license in the state of Mississippi with an acceptable driving record required, 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) in Meridian, MS is hiring a correctional sergeant to supervise officers and enforce facility rules to ensure safety and security. The role focuses on custody, safety, and order within East Mississippi Correctional Facility.

The incumbent will guide staff, manage offender records, and respond to emergencies, with a 12-hour shift and full-time schedule. Join a team committed to protecting the community and supporting staff development.