Corrections Deputy Warden
Salary
$58,850.00 - $65,329.23 Annually
Location
21 - GREENE COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9135-0556-20260528greene
Department
0556 - CORR-SOUTH MS CORRECTIONAL
Opening Date
06/02/2026
Closing Date
6/15/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$58,850.00
Agency Maximum Salary
$65,329.23
About the Agency
The 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 agencys mission. Position located at the South MS Correctional Institution in Leakesville Ms. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at smcipersonnel@mdoc.state.ms.us or via phone at 1-601-394-5600 ext. 1217.
About the Position
Non-State Service, X16 position. Second Level supervisory work involving the administration and monitoring of activities within a state correctional facility. Performs various security activities within the facility. Monitors movement of inmates and reconciles incidents and discrepancies. Oversees correctional supervisors in the operation and security of offender housing units. Investigates violations and recommends disciplinary actions. Inspects housing units to ensure offenders are being treated properly. Schedules work shifts for sufficient coverage of facility. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at smcipersonnel@mdoc.state.ms.us or via phone at 1-601-394-5600 ext. 1217.
What youll need to be Successful
A successful Corrections Deputy Warden exhibits excellent supervisor qualities to provide leadership to lower level staff, excellent communication skills, applies good judgement, is organized, pays close attention to details, meets deadlines, follows and enforces rules/policies/procedures, and promotes teamwork.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelors Degree and 5 years of correctional experience, must have correctional supervisory experience. Applicants with High School diploma/GED or "some college" would need to submit a letter to MSPB after submitting the online application. Letter is sent to MSPB to subpanel@mspb.ms.gov. Request a review of the application based on experience in lieu of the education requirement. Contact SMCI Personnel for questions: 601-394-5600 ext. 1203.
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Health/Prescription Insurance
Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
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. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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How many years of correctional experience do you have?
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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?
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Do you have correctional supervisory experience?
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Are you at least nineteen (19) years of age and 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?
Required Question
Employer State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
601-359-1406