Senior Correctional Programs Specialist – ARP & Investigations

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a Correctional Program Specialist III at the South Mississippi Correctional Institution in Leakesville, MS. The role focuses on correctional programs within the Administrative Remedy Programs (ARP) Department, handling data entry, correspondence, and investigations involving inmates.

Qualified candidates typically hold a bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience; familiarity with MSPB/MDOC policies is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Must abide by MSPB/MDOC policies and regulations.
• Experience with correctional programs or ARP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee correctional programs within the ARP Department.
• Receive ARP mail, prepare correspondence, perform data entry and reports.
• Assist with investigations and contact with inmates as needed.

Skills

Disciplinary investigations

Program management

Data entry

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

State of Mississippi is seeking a Correctional Program Specialist III at the South Mississippi Correctional Institution in Leakesville, MS. The role focuses on correctional programs within the Administrative Remedy Programs (ARP) Department, handling data entry, correspondence, and investigations involving inmates.

Qualified candidates typically hold a bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience; familiarity with MSPB/MDOC policies is required.