(YOU) Correctional Officer IV

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 policy at two times annual salary (to $100,000 maximum) upon employment.
• Optional Insurances: Discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance through 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 personal and 12 days sick leave annually, beginning after one month.
• Military Leave: 15 days per year for military training, per federal law.
• Holidays: Up to 10 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement Programs: Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program; vesting after 8 years; employee and agency contribute.
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary retirement savings plans available through state agencies.
• 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, commonly in medical, nursing, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
• Career Development and Training: Management and administrative certification programs, professional development courses, technical training, and professional organization memberships.
• Promotional Opportunities: Eligible after 6 months of service, provided minimum qualifications are met.
• Career Ladders: Salary increases based on competency attainment, subject to agency funding.