Lead Corrections Security Captain

Management & Training Corp.; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Career advancement

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, MS, seeks a security leader responsible for inmate custody, staff supervision, and policy implementation. You report to the Chief of Security and supervise shift Lieutenants to ensure safety and compliance with MDOC directives.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and 3 years in corrections with supervisory experience, plus a valid Mississippi driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and three (3) years corrections or related experience required, one (1) of which must be in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Major in planning, coordinating, and supervising the administrative and programmatic activities of the department.
• Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance, and recommend department and personnel changes to the Chief of Security.
• Assist the Major in the preparation of the department budget; monitor and control expenditures.
• Assist in the development implementation of new and revised policies, procedures and programs affecting security.
• Assist the Major in overall supervision of correctional officers and inmates; supervise, protect, instruct, train, counsel and evaluate assigned employees and inmates; schedule employees' and inmates' work and off duty time; make recommendation for inmates being considered for Trustee Status; assist in formulating security and work procedures.
• Supervise and direct searches for contraband and provide security.
• Supervise and provide custody and security of inmates including observation of inmates.
• Respond to facility emergencies.
• Read, review, and properly apply information found in inmate records which is related to the inmates' health and safety and to the security of the facility. Provide appropriate information to other personnel.
• Supervise the preparation and maintenance of records, forms, and reports.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed. Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills of staff, inmates, and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property; adhere to safety practices.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, MS, seeks a security leader responsible for inmate custody, staff supervision, and policy implementation. You report to the Chief of Security and supervise shift Lieutenants to ensure safety and compliance with MDOC directives.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and 3 years in corrections with supervisory experience, plus a valid Mississippi driver's license.