Correctional Officer III (CANINE/K-9 Officer)

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Correctional Officer III (CANINE/K-9 Officer)

Salary

$47,169.31 Annually

Location

42 - LEFLORE COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9133-0564-20260120LEF

Department

0564 - CORR-DELTA CORRECTIONAL FAC

Opening Date

01/21/2026

Closing Date

1/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$47,169.31

Agency Maximum Salary

$47,169.31

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

About the Position

This position is located at the Delta Correctional Facility. The position is seasoned-level work involving the monitoring and control of inmates at a state correctional facility. Maintains discipline to prevent disorderly conditions within the facility. Supervises offenders during work detail and compiles a report of violations. Escorts offenders to and from areas of confinement and maintains custody when being transported. Conducts searches at checkpoints. Assist in training, caring for, and handling dogs used to detect drugs. Typical assignments may include maximum security units, special response teams, etc. Will conduct periodic security observations of the Field Operations work detail, and periodically conduct security inspections of housing units. May train or mentor lower-level employees.

What you'll need to be Successful

Must be able to abide by rules, regulations, and procedures governing the workplace and ensure the safety, security, and order of the facility.

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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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 ca