Captain

MTC Corrections•Meridian, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Captain works at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, Mississippi, and reports to the Chief of Security. The role directly supervises shift Lieutenants and is responsible for the custody and discipline of inmates in the unit in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives. The Captain assists the Major with department administration, security operations, staff oversight, budgeting, and policy and program development. The role also supervises inmate custody and security, responds to facility emergencies, and oversees records and reporting. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of corrections or related experience, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity. A valid Mississippi driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required unless waived by management. After hire, the employee must complete 120 hours of preservice training, including firearms and unarmed self-defense courses, and meet ongoing annual firearms requalification and unarmed self-defense training requirements. Salary is $52,000.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of corrections or related experience, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
Valid Mississippi driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
After hire, successfully complete 120 hours of preservice training, including firearms and unarmed self-defense courses.
Complete annual firearms requalification and successfully complete unarmed self-defense training to remain in the classification.

Responsibilities

Assist the Major in planning, coordinating, and supervising the department’s administrative and programmatic activities.
Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance, and recommend department and personnel changes to the Chief of Security.
Assist the Major in preparing the department budget and monitor and control expenditures.
Assist in developing and implementing new and revised security policies, procedures, and programs.
Assist the Major with overall supervision of correctional officers and inmates; supervise, protect, instruct, train, counsel, and evaluate assigned employees and inmates.
Schedule employees’ and inmates’ work and off-duty time.
Recommend inmates for consideration for Trustee Status and help formulate security and work procedures.
Supervise and direct searches for contraband and provide security.
Supervise and provide custody and security of inmates, including observing inmates.
Respond to facility emergencies.
Read, review, and properly apply information in inmate records relevant to inmate health and safety and facility security.
Provide appropriate information to other personnel.
Supervise the preparation and maintenance of records, forms, and reports.
Perform other duties as assigned within the employee’s capabilities, as determined by management.