Correctional Officer I

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Correctional Officer I

Salary

$40,392.06 Annually

Location

40 - LEAKE COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9131-0563-20260113L

Department

0563 - CORR-WALNUTGR

Opening Date

01/20/2026

Closing Date

2/3/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$40,392.06

Agency Maximum Salary

$40,392.06

About the Agency

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 mdocrecruitment@mdoc.state.ms.us or via job line at 1-866-783-9359.

About the Position

Entry level work involving maintaining order and discipline among offenders at a state correctional facility. Escorts offenders to and from places of confinement. Assists in the supervision of feeding offenders and enforces regulations of sanitation and personal care. Monitors offenders during recreation, work detail, and reports incidents of violation. Makes rounds inside all buildings and maintains counts of offenders. Evaluates the offender's institutional adjustment attitude toward society and release plans; and makes recommendations relative to job assignments, facility transfers, and disciplinary actions. Advises resident of personal concerns. This position is located in the case management department.

What you'll need to be Successful

To be successful in this position, you will need to be highly organized, pay close attention to detail, follow MSPB AND MDOC Policies and Procedures, have good communication skills, and be able to meet deadlines. Ability to handle an often-unpredictable work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED or High School Equivalency Diploma); and 0-2 years of correctional or secure facility experience. Applicants to this position must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and shall complete 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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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits. Wellness BenefitsEmployees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible. Life InsuranceAll eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices. Optional InsurancesMany agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. Flexible Spending AccountsMany state agencie