Corrections Warden

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Opens in a new window Opens an external website Opens an external website in a new window This website utilizes technologies such as cookies to enable essential site functionality, as well as for analytics, personalization, and targeted advertising. Privacy Policy Accept Deny Non-Essential Manage Preferences Close Cookie Preferences For full functionality of this page it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Here are the instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser Corrections Warden | Mississippi State Government Jobs page has loaded. Corrections Warden | Mississippi State Government Jobs page has loaded. Skip to main content Click here or press any key to continue. Job Opportunities Menu Job Opportunities Sign In Saving... Account could not be created. Please fix the errors to continue. Sign In All fields are required Create an account Username or Email Password Sign In Forgot username | Reset password Sign in with GoogleSign in with Google. Opens in new tab Facebook Don't have an account? Create one. Already have an account? Sign In. User profile dropdown menu for Username Applications Inbox Profile Account Sign Out After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded. Applications Inbox Profile Go to Background Investigation Account Sign Out After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded. Welcome! Thanks for creating an account. Mississippi State Government Jobs powered by NEOGOV ® Corrections Warden Print Apply  Corrections Warden Salary $70,000.00 - $75,318.53 Annually Location 40 - LEAKE COUNTY, MS Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9136-0563-20251231L Department 0563 - CORR-WALNUTGR Opening Date 01/07/2026 Closing Date 1/14/2026 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $70,000.00 Agency Maximum Salary $75,318.53 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 This is a Non-State, (X-16) position, Third Level supervisory work involving the administration of all activities within a state correctional facility. Responsible for the operation of various divisions with the facility. Plans and organizes the security of the facility. Controls and directs movement and activities of inmates. Reconciles physical counts and issues through assigned personnel. Compiles reports of incidents and makes changes to institutional operations or routines to ensure control and safety. Reviews budget request submitted by various divisions. What you'll need to be Successful A successful Corrections Warden exhibits excellent supervisor qualities to provide leadership to lower level staff, has excellent communication skills, applies good judgement, well organized, pays close attention to details, meets deadlines, promotes teamwork, and follows and enforces rules/ policies and procedures. Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5-7 years of correctional experience, must have correctional management experience. In all cases, the applicant shall have attained twenty-one (21) 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. Description Benefits Questions Characteristics of Work See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications Minimum Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5-7 years of correctional experience, must have correctional management experience. In all cases, the applicant shall have attained twenty-one (21) 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. 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. Opt