Correction Officer Jobs in Mississippi

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Corrections Officer

Belden, MS

Job Information Mississippi Employer CORRECTIONS OFFICER in Belden, Mississippi THE CORRECTIONS DIVISION IS NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR MALE AND FEMALE CORRECTIONS OFFICERS....

2 days ago

Senior Detention Officer - Adams County

CoreCivic - Natchez, MS

Who We Are: CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, secured corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals...

1 day ago

Correctional Officer

Louisville, MS

Job Information Mississippi Employer Correctional Officers in Louisville, Mississippi HS Diploma/GED. Possess a valid driver's license....

1 day ago

Correctional Officer

Grenada, MS

Job Information Mississippi Employer Correctional Officer in Grenada, Mississippi Employer seeking a full-time correctional officer with flexibility to work morning shifts or night shifts...6am-6pm...

4 days ago

Correctional Officer

Management & Training Corporation - MS

Essential Functions: Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed. Provide custody and...

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7 days ago

Correctional Officer

Management & Training Corporation - Centreville, MS

Essential Functions: Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed. Provide custody and...

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7 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....

8 days ago

Detention Officer - Adams County

CoreCivic - Natchez, MS

Must complete pre-service correctional officer training and, where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment....

21 days ago

Correctional Officer

Marshall County - Holly Springs, MS

Job Information MDES - Marshall County Correctional Officers in Holly Springs, Mississippi Applicant will work as a correctional officer at the local jail....

23 days ago

Correctional Officer

Management & Training Corporation - Potts Camp, MS

Ready for a meaningful career in criminal justice? At the Marshall County Correctional Facility in Holly Springs, Mississippi we provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while...

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30+ days ago

Correctional Officer

Management & Training Corporation - Red Banks, MS

Ready for a meaningful career in criminal justice? At the Marshall County Correctional Facility in Holly Springs, Mississippi we provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while...

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30+ days ago

Correctional Officer

Management & Training Corporation - Ashland, MS

Ready for a meaningful career in criminal justice? At the Marshall County Correctional Facility in Holly Springs, Mississippi we provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while...

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30+ days ago

Correctional Officer

Management & Training Corporation - Byhalia, MS

Ready for a meaningful career in criminal justice? At the Marshall County Correctional Facility in Holly Springs, Mississippi we provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while...

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30+ days ago

Correctional Officer

Management & Training Corporation - Abbeville, MS

Ready for a meaningful career in criminal justice? At the Marshall County Correctional Facility in Holly Springs, Mississippi we provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while...

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30+ days ago

Correctional Officer

Management & Training Corporation - Holly Springs, MS

Ready for a meaningful career in criminal justice? At the Marshall County Correctional Facility in Holly Springs, Mississippi we provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while...

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30+ days ago

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Demographic Data for Mississippi

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Median Age

Average HouseHold Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Mississippi

Total Population

2,967,323

Number of Businesses

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 (29.8%)
Bachelor's Degree (27.5%)
Associate's Degree (17.1%)
Vocational or Certification (12.7%)
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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