Correction Officer Jobs in Mississippi

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Correctional Officer

Meridian, MS
5 days ago

Meridian, MS
5 days ago

MTC Correctional Officer in Meridian , Mississippi Pay: $16/hr....

Correctional Officer I

Jackson, MS
7 days ago

Jackson, MS
7 days ago

another state, as approved by the Mississippi Department of Corrections....

Correctional Officer IV

Jackson, MS
8 days ago

Jackson, MS
8 days ago

See for information regarding this classifications Typically requires a Bachelors Degree and 3-4 years of correctional experience, must have correctional supervisory experience....

Correctional Officer

Meridian, MS
9 days ago

Meridian, MS
9 days ago

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

Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant)

Yazoo City, MS
11 days ago

Yazoo City, MS
11 days ago

Summary Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities....

Correctional Officer

Greenville, MS
16 days ago

Greenville, MS
16 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
18 days ago

Sunflower, MS
18 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...

Correctional Officer

Southaven, MS
23 days ago

Southaven, MS
23 days ago

This position is for a Correctional Officer with an agency in Hernando, MS. Duties and Responsibilities: Supervise Inmates. Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED....

Correctional Officer III - Captain

MS
30+ days ago

MS
30+ days ago

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER III - CAPTAIN Salary $33,600.00 - $47,169.00 Annually Location 61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9133-0...RNK5 Department 0554 - CORR-CENTRAL MS CORRECTIONAL...

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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

26.7%

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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