Correctional Officer

About the role

Reports to the designated sergeant. Responsible for the custody and discipline of inmates in the facility in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives.

Responsibilities

• Search for contraband and provide security.
• Count, feed and supervise inmates in housing, work and other areas.
• Provide custody and security of inmates, including observation of inmates.
• Perform security of various assigned areas.
• Read, review and properly apply information found in inmate records which is related to the inmates' health and safety and to the security of the facility.
• Prepare and maintain records, forms and reports.
• Work overtime, when directed to do so.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
• Maintain accountability of staff, inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• A valid driver's license in the state of Mississippi or Alabama with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
• Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Qualifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of correctional facilities and inmate management.
• Ability to enforce policies and procedures.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Lifetime life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 9 paid holidays.
• Bereavement leave.
• Civic duty and military leave.
• Opportunities for job advancement.

Pay

Starting Pay: $16.00 per hr. with step increases to follow: $16.50 per hr. after 7 months, $17.50 per hr. after 13 months, $18.00 per hr. after 2 years, $18.50 per hr. after 3 years, $19.00 per hr. after 4 years.

Schedule

Full Time, 12hrs.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Lifetime life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 9 paid holidays.
• Bereavement leave.
• Civic duty and military leave.
• Opportunities for job advancement.