ERT Officer

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi, Walnut Grove Correctional Facility, is seeking Emergency Response Officers to respond to emergencies and maintain order among offenders in a state facility. Entry-level duties include escorting offenders, supervising feeding, enforcing sanitation and personal care, and monitoring recreation.

Candidates must be highly organized, able to follow rules, able to walk/stand for 12+ hours. Requires a four-year high school diploma or GED; 0–2 years of correctional experience; must

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0-2 years of correctional or secure facility experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old and complete the MDOC training program.

Responsibilities

• Escort offenders to and from confinement areas.
• Supervise feeding offenders and enforce sanitation/personal care rules.
• Monitor offenders during recreation and work details; report incidents.
• Make rounds inside buildings and maintain counts of offenders.
• Advise residents on personal concerns and ensure safety of staff, inmates, and public.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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State of Mississippi

$40,392.06 - $42,007.74 Annually

Location

40 - LEAKE COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9131-0563-20260916LEA

0563 - CORR-WALNUTGR

Opening Date

09/23/2026

10/1/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$40,392.06

$42,007.74

About the Agency

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. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or via the job line at 1-866-783-9359.

The Walnut Grove Correctional Facility is in need of Emergency Response officers to respond to emergencies and assist with maintaining order and discipline among offenders in a state correctional facility. Entry-level work involves escorting offenders to and from places of confinement. Assists in the supervision of feeding offenders and enforces regulations of sanitation and personal care. Monitors offenders during recreation, work detail, and reports incidents of violation. Makes rounds inside all buildings and maintains counts of offenders. Advises residents of personal concerns. Ensures the safety and security of staff, other inmates, the public, and other duties assigned.

What you'll need to be Successful

To be successful in this position, you will need to be highly organized and pay close attention to detail. Must be able to abide by rules, regulations, and procedures governing the workplace. Good organizational skills and the ability to walk/stand for 12 or more hours. Ability to handle an often-unpredictable work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED or High School Equivalency Diploma); and 0-2 years of correctional or secure facility experience. Applicants to this position must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and shall complete the training program at the Mississippi Department of Corrections or the equivalent within another state, as approved by the Mississippi Department of Corrections. Employees in this job classification under the age of twenty-one (21) shall be assigned to the posts designated as non-peace officer status posts.

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