MCIW Correctional Officer IV

Applicants must be at least nineteen (19) years of age, have successfully completed the training program at the Mississippi Department of Corrections or an equivalent program approved by the department, and meet minimum qualifications for promotional opportunities after 6 months of service. Employees under twenty-one (21) will be assigned to non-peace officer status posts.

Benefits

• Health/Prescription Insurance: Eligible employees may select single or family coverage with affordable co-payments.
• Wellness Benefits: Annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage and no deductible.
• Life Insurance: Term life insurance policy with coverage equal to two times the employee’s annual salary (up to $100,000).
• Optional Insurances: Discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance at many agencies.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax accounts for childcare and unreimbursed medical expenses.
• Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave: Full-time employees accrue approximately 18 days of personal leave and 12 days of sick leave annually, usable after one month of employment.
• Military Leave: 15 days per year for military training in accordance with federal law.
• Holidays: Up to 10 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement Programs: Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program with vesting after 8 years of employment. Both employee and agency contribute.
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary retirement savings plan opportunities.
• State Credit Union: Eligibility to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union with special savings and borrowing plans.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Opportunities for higher education reimbursement in fields such as medical, nursing, accounting, and business/administrative programs.
• Career Development and Training: Access to management and administrative certification programs, professional development courses, technical training, and membership in professional organizations.
• Promotional Opportunities: Eligibility for promotions within state government after 6 months of service, provided minimum qualifications are met.
• Career Ladders: Salary increases based on competency attainment, subject to agency funding availability.