K9 Sergeant

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a K9 Sergeant for 40 - Leake County, MS. This full-time position offers an annual salary between $44,788.15 and $45,236.03.

Responsibilities include assisting with shakedowns, inmate extractions, and emergency details with K-9, escorting offenders, and monitoring custody and safety within a state correctional facility. The role requires knowledge of canine operations, ability to maintain discipline, and strong officer safety practices.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of canine operations required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with shakedowns, inmate extractions, and emergency details with K-9.
• Escorts offenders to and from confinement and during transport.
• Monitors offenders during work detail and reports incidents.
• Enforces regulations covering sanitation and personal care.

Skills

Knowledge of canine operations

Discipline and order maintenance

Officer safety techniques

Safety of others

Supervise officer staff

Custody and care of offenders

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-3 years correctional/secure facility experience

Job description

K9 Sergeant in 40 - LEAKE COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$44,788.15 - $45,236.03 Annually

Location

40 - LEAKE COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9132-0563-20260908LK

0563 - CORR-WALNUTGR

Opening Date

09/14/2026

9/25/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$44,788.15

$45,236.03

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.

Assist with shakedowns, inmate extractions, and emergency details with K-9. This is Journey Level work involving maintaining order and discipline among offenders at a state correctional facility. Responsible for the custody and treatment of the offenders within the facility. Escorts offenders to and from confinement, maintains custody during transport. Monitors offenders during work detail and reports incidents of violation. Monitors offenders during residential feeding and enforces regulations covering sanitation and personal care.

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 2- 3 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.

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