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Correctional Officer Trainee
State of Mississippi - Sunflower, MS
Special Training and Age Requirements: Applicants must attend/complete the Mississippi Department of Corrections Correctional Officer Training Academy; must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, and...
1 day ago
Correctional Officer
Management & Training Corporation - Woodville, MS
Perform specific duties if assigned to the following areas: commissary, property, transportation, recreation, mail room, laundry, visitation, booking, mobile patrol, main control, housing, administration...
6 days ago
Correctional Officer Trainee
State of Mississippi - Jackson, MS
Special Training and Age Requirements : Applicants must attend/complete the Mississippi Department of Corrections Correctional Officer Training Academy; must be at least eighteen (18) years of age,...
7 days ago
Correctional Officer
MTC - Meridian, MS
Position Summary: Reports to the designated sergeant. Responsible for the custody and discipline of inmates in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management &...
9 days ago
Correctional Officer
Management & Training Corporation - Centreville, MS
Perform specific duties if assigned to the following areas: commissary, property, transportation, recreation, mail room, laundry, visitation, booking, mobile patrol, main control, housing, administration...
19 days ago
Correctional Officer
CoreCivic - Tutwiler, 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...
22 days ago
Jail Officer
Indianola, MS
The Jail Officer must be able to inspect inmates, their visitors, their mail and the cells they occupy for any items that violate the rules of the facility, such as drugs, weapons, and etc....
26 days ago
Correctional Officer
Corinth, MS
Job Information Mississippi Employer Correctional Officer in Corinth, Mississippi Job opportunity for Correctional Officer in the Alcorn County area....
30+ days ago
Detention Officer
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....
60+ days ago

Demographic Data for Mississippi

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

2,967,323
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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

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Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Mississippi offer the following education background
  • High School or GED (29.5%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (27.8%)
  • Associate's Degree (17.1%)
  • Vocational Degree or Certification (12.7%)
  • Master's Degree (7.4%)
  • Some College (3.3%)
  • Some High School (1.3%)
  • Doctorate Degree (0.9%)

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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