Corrections Warden​/Deputy Superintendent; Y.O.U

Job Details

Corrections Warden/Deputy Superintendent (Y.O.U.)

Employer:

State of Mississippi
Salary: $56,345.82 - $76,912.05 annually

Location:

Rankin County (61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS)
Job Type: Full‑time
Opening: 03/10/2026
Closing: 3/17/2026 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
Job Number: 9136‑0554‑RKN
Department: 0554 – CORR‑CENTRAL MS CORRECTIONAL

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

Third‑level supervisory work involving the administration of all activities within a state correctional facility.

• Responsible for the operation of various divisions with the facility.
• Plans and organizes the security of the facility.
• Controls and directs movement and activities of inmates.
• Reconciles physical counts and issues through assigned personnel.
• Compiles reports of incidents and makes changes to institutional operations or routines to ensure control and safety.
• Reviews budget request submitted by various divisions.

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent).
• 3–4 years of correctional experience.
• Correctional supervisory experience.
• Age 19 years or older.
• Successful completion of the MDOC training program or approved equivalent.

• Health and prescription insurance (state program, options for single or family coverage).
• Wellness and health promotion program.
• Term life insurance (two times annual salary up to $100,000).
• Optional dental, vision, and cancer insurance at discounted rates.
• Flexible spending accounts for childcare and unreimbursed medical expenses.
• Paid personal leave (approx. 18 days) and sick leave (12 days).
• Military leave (15 days per year for service members).
• Paid holidays (up to 10 days).
• Defined benefit/defined contribution retirement program, vested after 8 years.
• Deferred compensation and retirement savings plan.
• Access to Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union.
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified courses.
• Career development and training programs.
• Promotion opportunities within state government (after 6 months of service).
• Career ladders available subject to available funds.