Correctional Officer II

Position

Correctional Officer II – Rankin County, MS

The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is a professional agency that adheres to the values of integrity, honesty and openness in all of its practices. MDOC actively recruits quality candidates who share in the vision that the safety of the public is of paramount importance and fundamental to the agency’s mission. This position is located at the Central MS Correctional Facility in Pearl, MS.

For more information, contact the CMCF Human Resources Dept. at mdocrecruitmentte.ms.us.

Location:

61 – Rankin County, MS

Salary: $44,788.15 annually

Schedule:

Full‑time

Opening Date: 01/16/2026

Journey Level work involving maintaining order and discipline among offenders at a state correctional facility. Responsible for the custody and treatment of the offenders within the facility. Escorts offenders to and from confinement, maintains custody during transport. Monitors offenders during work detail and reports incidents of violation. Monitors offenders during residential feeding and enforces regulations covering sanitation and personal care.

To be successful in this position, you will need to be highly organized, pay close attention to detail, follow MSPB AND MDOC Policies and Procedures, have good communication skills, and be able to meet deadlines.

Typically requires a Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED or High School Equivalency Diploma) and 2‑3 years of correctional or secure facility experience. Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and shall have successfully completed the training program at the Mississippi Department of Corrections or the equivalent within another state, as approved by the Mississippi Department of Corrections.

9132‑0554‑RN

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201