Major

Starting Salary: $56160

Location:10641 HWY 80 West Meridian MS. 39037

Status: Full Time

Benefit package includes:

• Health/dental/vision/life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Opportunities for job advancement

Work with a purpose!East Mississippi Correctional Facility located in Meridian MS. is now hiring careerminded people to assist with securing the safety of our community while positively impacting the lives of those on the inside.

Position Summary:
The Chief of Security reports to the deputy warden of operations and directly supervises the captains. The Chief of Security is responsible for the custody and discipline of inmates in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives.

Essential Functions:

1. Plan coordinate and manage the administrative and programmatic activities of the department.
2. Provide staff training evaluate staff performance and recommend department and personnel changes to the deputy warden of operations.
3. Assist the deputy warden of operations in the preparation of the departmental budget; monitor and control expenditures.
4. Assist in the development and implementation of new and revised policies and procedures affecting security. Coordinate with other departments to ensure compliance with overall facility objectives.
5. Exercise overall supervision of correctional officers and inmates; supervise protect instruct train counsel and evaluate employees and inmates. Schedule employees and provide scheduling for inmates work and offduty time. Make recommendations for inmates considered for trustee status. Assist in formulating security and work procedures.
6. Supervise and direct searches for contraband and provide security.
7. Provide security and custody for inmates. Supervise the observation of inmates.
8. Respond to emergencies.
9. Read review and properly apply information found in inmate records related to the inmates health and safety and to the security of the facility. Provide appropriate information to other personnel.
10. Supervise the preparation and maintenance of records forms and reports.
11. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed. Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
12. Maintain accountability of staff inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in correctional management criminal justice public/business administration education counseling or other related field and four 4 years correctional experience two 2 of which must be in a supervisory capacity required.Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements if approved by management. Valid drivers license in the state of Mississippi or Louisianan with an acceptable driving record required unless waived by management.

Post Hire Requirements:
After hire must successfully complete 120 hours or preservice training including firearms and unarmed selfdefense courses. Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment includes annual requalification in the use of firearms and the successful completion of unarmed selfdefense training.

Why:Make a real difference every day by helping to change lives.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex disabled status veteran status genetic information national origin or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in EVerify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities including disabled veterans in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance please contact our staffing department throughor.