Correctional Program Specialist II

Summary

Correctional Program Specialist

State of Mississippi

$31,111.11 - $43,740.67 Annually

30 - JACKSON COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

9120-0553-20260827jack

0553 - CORR-COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS

Opening Date: 08/28/2026

Closing Date: 9/8/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

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 agency's mission.

Journey level professional program position accountable for various correctional programs within the Department of Corrections. An incumbent in this classification may be responsible for disciplinary investigations, agricultural operations, surveillance, or a farm program. This job differs from the first level in that an incumbent in this classification handles more complex programs and may be required to perform internal affairs investigations.

A successful Correctional Program Specialist has the ability to communicate effectively, ability to provide technical assistance, and ability to maintain records of program operations. Must be able to abide by the MS State Personnel Board and MDOC rules, regulations and procedures governing the agency and operate in accordance with state and federal laws.

Job Description

Correctional Program Specialist

State of Mississippi

$31,111.11 - $43,740.67 Annually

30 - JACKSON COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

9120-0553-20260827jack

0553 - CORR-COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS

Opening Date: 08/28/2026

Closing Date: 9/8/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

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 agency's mission.

Journey level professional program position accountable for various correctional programs within the Department of Corrections. An incumbent in this classification may be responsible for disciplinary investigations, agricultural operations, surveillance, or a farm program. This job differs from the first level in that an incumbent in this classification handles more complex programs and may be required to perform internal affairs investigations.

A successful Correctional Program Specialist has the ability to communicate effectively, ability to provide technical assistance, and ability to maintain records of program operations. Must be able to abide by the MS State Personnel Board and MDOC rules, regulations and procedures governing the agency and operate in accordance with state and federal laws.