Corrections CERT Leader — Rapid Response & Safety

Management & Training Corporation; Woodville (MS); On-site; USD 53,726,000 - 63,370,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) at Wilkinson County Correctional Facility in Woodville, MS seeks a CERT team member to rapidly respond to incidents and coordinate tactical objectives in line with ACA, MTC, and MDOC directives.

The role requires supervising offenders, conducting searches, and maintaining detailed incident documentation. Training includes weapons/tactics and annual refreshers; must be on-call 24/7.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license in Mississippi or Louisiana with acceptable driving record.
• Minimum 1 year in law enforcement or military operations; tactical emergency response experience preferred.
• Must be 21.

Responsibilities

• Respond to routine and high-risk incidents as part of CERT team.
• Stabilize, isolate, and contain incidents; preserve the scene and obtain treatment for staff/offenders.
• Attend and pass weapons and tactical training; endure physically demanding training.
• Participate in critical incident debriefings and ensure accurate documentation.
• Maintain incident statements and reports per facility, MTC, and MDOC requirements.
• Conduct searches of staff, offenders, visitors, and property within facility grounds.
• Supervise and manage offender behavior during shifts; review offender records as needed.
• Available 24/7 as needed.
• Model positive social skills and provide feedback to staff.

Skills

Emergency response

Incident command

Security supervision

24/7 availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license (MS/LA)

Must be 21 years old

Tools

None

Job description

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) at Wilkinson County Correctional Facility in Woodville, MS seeks a CERT team member to rapidly respond to incidents and coordinate tactical objectives in line with ACA, MTC, and MDOC directives.

The role requires supervising offenders, conducting searches, and maintaining detailed incident documentation. Training includes weapons/tactics and annual refreshers; must be on-call 24/7.