K9 Sergeant — Corrections Canine Team Lead

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

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.