CORRECTIONAL CASE MANAGER II - CMCF

Correctional Officer II

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. Has direct contact with offenders. Evaluates the offender's institutional adjustment attitude toward society and release plans; and makes recommendations relative to job assignments, facility transfers, and disciplinary actions.

What you'll need to be successful: A successful Correctional Officer II has communication skills, applies good judgement, enforces rules, follows policies, maintains a safe environment, and promotes teamwork. Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience. Hiring agency prefers: 2- 3 years of correctional or secure facility experience. Must have 2 years of experience in case management. 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.