Correctional Officer I

Characteristics of WorkSee MSPB Careers for information regarding this classificationsExamples of WorkEntry level work involving maintaining order and discipline among offenders at a state correctional facility.
Keeps watch in tower or at a gate, inspects incoming and outgoing vehicles.
Escorts offenders to and from places of confinement.
Assists in the supervision of feeding offenders and enforces regulations of sanitation and personal care.
Makes rounds of inside and outside of all buildings and maintains counts of offenders.
Advises resident of personal concerns.Minimum QualificationsTypically requires completion of high school curriculum at the 8th grade level; and 0-2 years of correctional or secure facility experience.
Applicants to this position must be at least eighteen (18) years of age shall complete the training program at the Mississippi Department of Corrections or the equivalent within another state, as approved by the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
Employees in this job classification under the age of twenty-one (21) shall be assigned to the posts designated as non-peace officer status posts.Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program.
Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments.
More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.Wellness BenefitsEmployees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program.
This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.Life InsuranceAll eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment.
The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000.
More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.Optional InsurancesMany agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.Flexible Spending AccountsMany state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts.
These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave.
Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued.
Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.Military LeaveIn accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.HolidaysEmployees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.Retirement ProgramsThe State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program.
Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment.
Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement.
More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at CompensationState agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan.
More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.State Credit UnionAll state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union.
This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans.
For more information about this program, call 601.#.#.Tuition ReimbursementMany state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement.
Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.Career Development and TrainingThe Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency.
Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.Promotional OpportunitiesEmployees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment.
Minimum qualifications must be met.Career LaddersMany job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies.
These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.01How many years of relevant correctional or secure facility experience do you have? (Refer to the job posting for an explanation of relevant experience.)
• 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 years02What 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
• 8th grade education
• 9th grade education
• 10th grade education
• 11th grade education03Are you 18 years of age or older?
• Yes
• No04Have 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 Corrections?
• Yes
• NoRequired QuestionAgency State of MississippiAddress 210 East Capitol StreetSuite 800Jackson, Mississippi, 39201Phone 601-#-#601-#-#Website