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Correctional Officer
Southaven, MS
Job Information Mississippi Employer Correctional Officer in Southaven, Mississippi Guard inmates...
3 days ago
Detention Officer
Corecivic, Inc - Natchez, MS
Must complete pre-service correctional officer training and, where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment....
3 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - Mound Bayou, MS
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, security corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

9 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - Sardis, MS
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, security corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

9 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - Tie Plant, MS
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, security corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

9 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - Arkabutla, MS
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, security corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

9 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - Oxford, MS
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, security corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

9 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - French Camp, MS
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, security corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

9 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - Itta Bena, MS
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, security corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

9 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - Rome, MS
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, security corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

9 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - Lyon, MS
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, security corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

9 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - Louise, MS
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, security corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

9 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - Greenwood, MS
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, security corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

9 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - University, MS
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, security corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

9 days ago
Correctional Officer - Tallahatchie
CoreCivic - Stoneville, MS
Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, security corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...
Direct Apply

9 days ago

Demographic Data for Mississippi

Moving to Mississippi? Find some basic demographic data about Mississippi below.

2,967,323
58,493

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Mississippi

This is the average annual salary for Correction Officer jobs in Mississippi as reported by the BLS.

$31,148

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.

Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Mississippi offer the following education background
  • High School or GED (30.0%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (27.4%)
  • Associate's Degree (16.9%)
  • Vocational or Certification (12.8%)
  • Master's Degree (7.4%)
  • Some College (3.4%)
  • Some High School (1.3%)
  • Doctorate Degree (0.8%)

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

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Correction Officer position

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