Parole Specialist III

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is hiring a Parole Specialist III in Jackson, MS. This administrative role supports the parole process by reviewing files, documenting presumptive parole criteria, and preparing detailed parole case summaries with careful research and confidentiality.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree with 3–5 years of related experience, strong written and verbal communication, and meticulous records management. It is a full-time, on-site role within the Parole Board.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Review files to determine presumptive parole and prepare comprehensive parole case summaries.
• Conduct thorough research of records with attention to accuracy, timeliness and confidentiality.
• Communicate findings clearly in written and verbal form as part of the parole review process.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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State of Mississippi

$31,111.11 - $43,740.67 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9143-0552-20261109HIND

0552 - CORR-CENTRAL OFFICE

Opening Date

11/10/2026

11/17/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$31,111.11

$43,740.67

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of related experience.

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].

About the Position

This position is located within the Parole Board and plays an important role in ensuring eligible offenders are properly considered for parole. This is an administrative office position that supports the parole process through administrative analytical functions. The Parole Specialist III reviews the files of non-violent offenders to document whether they have met the requirements for presumptive parole. The position is also responsible for preparing comprehensive parole case summaries, which requires thorough research, careful review of records, and exceptional attention to detail. This is a professional, administrative role focused on reviewing records and preparing case information. The position does not involve direct interaction with offenders. This position will be responsible for reviewing legal and correctional records, researching relevant information, identifying important details, and ensuring case summaries are accurate, complete, and prepared in a timely manner. This position requires independent judgment, as well as working together as a team, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

What you'll need to be Successful

Successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, the ability to accurately maintain records, and detail oriented.

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Employer State of Mississippi

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