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Correctional Officer-Greenwood

Mississippi Department of Corrections

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Location
Greenwood, MS
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

The Mississippi Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Officer in Greenwood. The officer will guard and transport prisoners, secure the correctional facility, and supervise cleanup activities with inmates. Applicants must meet the stated education and screening conditions and bring specified documents and character references. The selection process includes an interview, tests, a background check, and a polygraph.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Prisoner SupervisionPrisoner TransportFacility SecurityCleanup SupervisionMathReport WritingPhysical Agility

Qualifications

High School or GEDValid Driver's LicenseSelective Service RegistrationNo Felony ConvictionsDrug ScreenBackground CheckPolygraph TestCharacter References

Full job description

Will guard and transport prisoners to/from worksites, hospitals/doctors, etc. Will secure correctional facility, supervise clean up activities with inmates. Male Applicants must have selective service number. Must Pass Drug screen. No Felony convictions. Applicants must bring with them: Proof of Highest level of education, which must be High School or GED; Social Security Card; Valid Drivers License; Proof of Selective Service Registration for males 18-25 years of age; Name and contact information for 5(non-family member) character references. No Admittance after 9:00am. Selection Process: Interview, Math Test, Report Writing Exercise, Physical Agility Test - tower climb, 1 mile walk/run within 18 minutes, Background Check, Polygraph & Drug Test.

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