Correctional Officer II

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Correctional Officer II

Salary

$44,788.15 - $46,713.34 Annually

Location

21 - GREENE COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9132-0556-20260127GEE6

Department

0556 - CORR-SOUTH MS CORRECTIONAL

Opening Date

01/27/2026

Closing Date

2/3/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$44,788.15

Agency Maximum Salary

$46,713.34

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. This position is located at the South MS Correctional Institution. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at smcipersonnel@mdoc.state.ms.us or via phone 601-394-5600 ext 1217.

About the Position

Journey Level work involving maintaining order and discipline among offenders at a state correctional facility. Responsible for the custody and treatment of the offenders within the facility. Escorts offenders to and from confinement, maintains custody during transport. Monitors offenders during work detail and reports incidents of violation. Monitors offenders during residential feeding and enforces regulations covering sanitation and personal care. Has direct contact with inmates.

What you'll need to be Successful

A successful Correctional Officer II has communication skills, applies good judgement, enforces rules, follows policies, maintains a safe environment, and promotes teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED or High School Equivalency Diploma) and 2- 3 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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Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires a Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED or High School Equivalency Diploma) and 2- 3 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.

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