Miss. Department of Corrections Hiring Correctional Officers

JACKSON, Miss. (Press Release) — The Mississippi Department of Corrections is looking for people who seek job security with great benefits and an opportunity for advancement.

The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is hiring correctional officers for the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility (CMCF) in Pearl and the South Mississippi Correctional Institution (SMCI) in Leakesville.

Interviews and screenings will be conducted at CMCF on July 8 and 22 at 8:30 a.m. And also at SMCI on July 8 and 15 at 8:30 a.m.

To become a correctional officer, an applicant must be 18 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license and Social Security card, have no felony or domestic violence conviction, and provide proof of a high school diploma or G.E.D. Applicants must also:

· Complete a math quiz, a written report and a physical agility exercise, which consists of a one-mile walk or run completed in 30 minutes and a tower climb
· Show proof of selective service registration, if a male between the ages of 18-25 years of age.

In addition to the promotional opportunities, paid training, medical insurance, life insurance, state retirement, and an employee recognition program are among the benefits of becoming a correctional officer. Starting pay is $1,833.80 per month.

“Our goal is simple: to attract and retain competent and skilled staff that will carry out our mission of providing public safety to the citizens of Mississippi. We’re always looking for staff with integrity,” said MDOC Commissioner Christopher Epps.

Applicants can apply online at the MDOC website, www.mdoc.state.ms.us or the Mississippi State Personnel Board website, www.mspb.ms.gov. Applicants also may contact MDOC Personnel Services at (601) 359-5696 or the Personnel Departments at the prisons: CMCF (601) 932-2880 ext. 6701, SMCI (601) 394-5600 ext. 1217.