Correctional Officer

Correctional Officer – Mississippi Department of Employment Security

At Core Civic, Our Employees Are Driven By a Deep Sense Of Service, High Standards Of Professionalism And a Responsibility To Better The Public Good. We Are hiring Immediately For a Correctional Officer Who Has a Passion For Providing The Highest Quality Care In An Institutional, Secure Setting.

The Correctional Officer provides for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates/residents in housing units, at meals, during recreation, on work assignments and during all other phases of activity in a correctional facility. You may have to employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

• Maintain order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.
• Work any shift and be assigned to a variety of posts including, but not limited to, armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, visitation, etc.
• Core Civic recognizes your military service to qualify you for positions requiring criminal justice experience.

• Have a high school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• We train you to be successful:
  Paid training, and where applicable, be a non‑commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment (we pay the cost for you).
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Can demonstrate the ability to complete any required training.
• Are available to work any hours, any shift.
• Are at least 21 years of age.

• Company matched 401K
• Paid time off and federal holidays
• Healthcare and wellness programs
• Paid Training and where applicable certifications

Core Civic is a Drug‑Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.