Correctional Officer III

Characteristics of Work

The characteristics of work for a Correctional Officer III in the State of Mississippi involve performing a variety of tasks related to the supervision and care of inmates in a correctional facility. Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state’s health and prescription insurance program, wellness benefits, life insurance, optional insurances, flexible spending accounts, paid personal leave and sick leave, military leave, holidays, and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• How many years of experience do you have in a correctional or secure facility?
• No experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience
• 6 years of experience
• 7 years of experience
• 8 years of experience
• 9 years of experience
• 10 years of experience
• More than 10 years
• What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?
• None
• GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
• 30 semester hours
• Associate's Degree / 60 semester hours
• 90 semester hours
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Specialist Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• Are you 18 years of age or older?
• Yes
• No
• Have you successfully completed the training program at the Mississippi Department of Corrections or the equivalent within another state, as approved by the Mississippi Department of Correction?
• Yes
• No

Employer

The employer for this position is the State of Mississippi. The address is:

Address:
210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201

Phone:
601-359-1406