STG Unit Captain

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi at Walnut Grove Correctional Facility seeks a Security Threat Group Unit Captain to oversee identification, monitoring, prevention, and mitigation of gang-related activities in Leake County.

Must combine intelligence expertise with leadership and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, correctional policies, and constitutional standards. Four-year high school diploma or GED and 3–4 years in correctional settings preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED or High School Equivalency Diploma) is required.
• 3–4 years of correctional or secure facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee identification, monitoring, prevention, and mitigation of gang-related activities.
• Provide effective leadership and communication.
• Ensure all operations comply with federal, state, and local laws, correctional policies, and constitutional standards.

Skills

Intelligence expertise

Leadership

Legal compliance

Operational strategy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

STG Unit Captain

State of Mississippi

$47,169.30 Annually

40 - LEAKE COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

$47,169.30

$47,169.30

About the Agency

The Walnut Grove Correctional Facility is need of a Security Threat Group unit supervisor to oversee the identification, monitoring, prevention, and mitigation of gang related activities. Must be knowledgeable of gang or extremist affiliations, including membership, tactics, alliances, and emerging threats. Able to provide effective leadership and communication. Ensure all operations comply with federal, state, and local laws, correctional policies, and constitutional standards.

What you'll need to be Successful

Must be able to combine intelligence expertise, leadership, legal compliance, and operational strategy to manage high-risk inmate groups and protect staff and inmate safety.Must be knowledgeable of gang or extremist affiliations, including membership, tactics, alliances, and emerging threats. Able to provide effective leadership and communication.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED or High School Equivalency Diploma) and 3- 4 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.

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Employer State of Mississippi

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