Correctional Officer II (Sergeant

Correctional Officer II (Sergeant)

Location:

21 - GREENE COUNTY, MS

• Health/Prescription Insurance:
  Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
• Life Insurance:
  All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee’s annual salary to a maximum of $100,000.
• Optional Insurances:
  Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Employees can participate in pre‑tax spending accounts for childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses.
• Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
• Military Leave:
  Employees serving in the armed forces or reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
• Holidays:
  Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays.
• Retirement Programs:
  State of Mississippi provides a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested after 8 years. Both employee and agency contribute.
• Deferred Compensation:
  State agencies offer deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan.
• State Credit Union:
  Eligible for Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Training:
  Mississippi State Personnel Board offers certification programs and professional development courses. Agencies offer technical training and membership in professional organizations.
• Promotional Opportunities:
  Employees with 6+ months service are eligible for promotions within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.

Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and have successfully completed the training program at the Mississippi Department of Corrections or equivalent within another state, as approved by the Mississippi Department of Corrections.

• No experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience
• 6 years of experience
• 7 years of experience
• 8 years of experience
• 9 years of experience
• 10 years of experience
• More than 10 years

• None
• GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
• 1 year / 30 semester hours
• Associate's Degree / 2 yrs / 60 semester hours
• 3 years / 90 semester hours
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Specialist Degree
• Doctorate Degree

State of Mississippi

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