Correction Officer Jobs in Mississippi
Officers and Jailers in Mississippi -8% By 2034, Mississippi will need 8% fewer "Correctional Officers and Jailers" Show County-Level Map 2024 AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY $35,048 An equal opportunity employer...
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Yes No 04 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...
correctional supervisory experience....
Correctional Officer Woodville, MS, United States JOB DESCRIPTION NEW Pay: $17.50/hr....
Correctional Officer III (Captain) 8902 This listing closes on 8/22/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)....
Correctional Officer III (Captain) 8519, 8892 Mississippi State Personnel Board - 3.3 Rankin County, MS Job Details Full-time $47,169.31 a year 10 hours ago Qualifications Mid-level 3 years High school...
Correctional Officer I - Case Manager This listing closes on 8/25/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)....
Corrections Deputy Warden This listing closes on 8/22/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)....
Correctional Officer I (Key Control) Salary $40,392.06 Annually Location 42 - LEFLORE COUNTY, MS Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9131-0...LEF Department 0564 - CORR-DELTA CORRECTIONAL FAC Opening Date...
Correctional Officer II Salary $44,788.15 Annually Location 40 - LEAKE COUNTY, MS Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9132-0...LEA Department 0563 - CORR-WALNUTGR Opening Date 07/30/2025 Closing Date 8/13...
Correctional Officer III Salary $47,169.31 Annually Location 40 - LEAKE COUNTY, MS Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9133-0...LEA Department 0563 - CORR-WALNUTGR Opening Date 08/01/2025 Closing Date 8/18...
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Correction Officers in Mississippi offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Correction Officer position
- Taser
- Defensive Tactics
- OC Spray
- Narcotics
- Armed Security
- Weapons
- Crime Prevention
- Juvenile Justice
- Crowd Control
- Public Safety
- Sociology
- Background Investigations
- Firearms
- Patrol
- Criminal Justice
- Corrections
- Surveillance
- Law Enforcement
- Crisis Intervention
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- Inspections
- Report Writing
- Drug Testing
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- Counseling
- First Aid
- Closing
- Interviewing
- Background Checks
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- High School Diploma
- Military Background
- Events
- Driving
- Writing Skills
- Documentation
- Telephone Skills
- Reporting
- Education Experience
- Investigation
- Policy Development
- Filing
- English
- Regulations
- Bilingual
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
- Special Weapons and Tactics
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