Correction Officer Jobs in Mississippi

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Natchez, MS
3 days ago

Natchez, MS
3 days ago

$21.49 per hour At CoreCivic, our employees are driven bya deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibilityto better the public good. We are currently seeking a Senior...

Correctional Officer II

Jackson, MS
3 days ago

Jackson, MS
3 days ago

Yes No 03 Have you completed the training program at the Mississippi Department of Corrections or the equivalent within another state, as approved by the Mississsippi Department of Corrections?...

Correctional Officer III

Jackson, MS
9 days ago

Jackson, MS
9 days ago

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 Officer

Tutwiler, MS
14 days ago

Tutwiler, MS
14 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a Correctional Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting....

Correctional Officer IV

MS
15 days ago

MS
15 days ago

Correctional Officer IV Salary $52,388.16 - $60,490.04 Annually Location 21 - GREENE COUNTY, MS Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9134-0...GR Department 0556 - CORR-SOUTH MS CORRECTIONAL Opening Date 03...

Detention Officer

Madison, MS
15 days ago

Madison, MS
15 days ago

Mississippi Employer Detention Officer in Madison , Mississippi This Position is for a Detention Officer located in Canton, MS. Duties includes: Maintain the safety & security of all personnel,...

Correctional Officer

Meridian, MS
30+ days ago

Meridian, MS
30+ days ago

East Mississippi Correctional Facility Correctional Officer in Meridian , Mississippi Join a Noble Cause!...

Correctional Officer

Greenville, MS
45+ days ago

Greenville, MS
45+ days ago

Issaquena Cty Correctional Facility Correctional Officer in Greenville , Mississippi Correctional Officer, security staff will watch inmates. Experience is a plus....

Correctional Officer III

Sunflower, MS
45+ days ago

Sunflower, MS
45+ days ago

Correctional Officer III Salary $47,169.30 Annually Location 67 - SUNFLOWER COUNTY, MS Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9133-0...sunf Department 0555 - CORR-PARCHMAN Opening Date 02/21/2025 Closing Date...

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Demographic Data for Mississippi

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Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Mississippi

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Total Population

2,961,190

Number of Businesses

59,269

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Mississippi

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.

Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Mississippi offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

29.6%

High School or GED

26.6%

Associate's Degree

17.8%

Vocational Degree or Certification

13.0%

Master's Degree

7.8%

Some College

3.0%

Some High School

1.1%

Doctorate Degree

1.0%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers in Mississippi

None

78.7%

1-2 years

14.6%

Less than 1 year

6.8%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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