K9 Captain

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Mississippi, through the Mississippi Department of Corrections, invites applications for a K9 Captain in Leake County, MS. This full-time role offers an annual salary range of $47,169.30 to $48,112.68.

You will coordinate canine operations, supervise officers, and conduct searches and escorts at the state correctional facility. The position emphasizes safety, discipline, and compliance with department policy, with opportunities to mentor less experienced staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of canine operations and canine handling.
• Ability to maintain discipline and order according to guidelines.
• Experience supporting security duties in a corrections environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate canine operations within the facility and at checkpoints.
• Supervise officers and maintain custody, control and safety of offenders.
• Escort offenders to and from confinement areas and conduct searches as required.

Skills

Knowledge of canine operations

Discipline and order maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

K9 Captain in 40 - LEAKE COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$47,169.30 - $48,112.68 Annually

Location

40 - LEAKE COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9133-0563-20260915Le

0563 - CORR-WALNUTGR

Opening Date

09/22/2026

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

Agency Minimum Salary

$47,169.30

$48,112.68

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 job line at 1-866-783-9359.

Coordinates shakedowns, inmate extractions and emergency details with K-9 & Officers. Seasoned level work involving the monitoring and control of inmates at a state correctional facility. Maintains discipline to prevent disorderly conditions within the facility. Supervises offenders during work detail and compiles report of violations. Escorts offenders to and from areas of confinement, maintains custody when being transported. Conducts searches at check points. Typical assignments may include maximum security units, special response team, etc. May train or mentor lower- level employees.

What you'll need to be Successful

Knowledge of canine operations. Maintain discipline and order according to guidelines. Practice officer safety techniques. Ensure safety of others. Supervise officer staff. Maintain security, custody, control and care of offenders.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED or High School Equivalency Diploma) and 3- 4 years of correctional or secure facility experience. Applicants to this position must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and shall have successfully completed 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.

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Employer State of Mississippi

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