K9 Sergeant
Listed on 2026-09-22
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Government
Government Administration, Government Agency
K9 Sergeant in 40 - LEAKE COUNTY, MS
State of Mississippi
$44,788.15 - $45,236.03 Annually
Location40 - LEAKE COUNTY, MS
Full-Time Job NumberLK
0563 - CORR-WALNUTGR Opening Date09/14/2026
9/25/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
Agency Minimum Salary$44,788.15
$45,236.03
About the AgencyThe 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. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at mdocrecruitmentte.ms.us
or via job line at
Assist with shakedowns, inmate extractions, and emergency details with K-9. This is 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.
Whatyou'll need to be Successful
Knowledge of canine operations. Maintain discipline and order according to guidelines. Practice officer safety techniques. Ensure safety of others. Supervise officer staff. Maintain security, custody, control and care of offenders.
Preferred QualificationsTypically 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 to this position 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.
Employees in this job classification under the age of twenty-one (21) shall be assigned to the posts designated as non-peace officer status posts.
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
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