Disiplinary Hearing Officer(DHO)

MTC Corrections•Meridian, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Disciplinary Hearing Officer (DHO) reports to the deputy warden, operations, and conducts fair and impartial inmate hearings in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC) policies, and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives. The role is based at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, Mississippi, and requires regular, predictable on-site attendance. The DHO reviews investigation results, determines whether evidence supports charges, enforces offender disciplinary rules, and oversees disciplinary records and reports. The officer ensures facts are presented and assessed fairly, protects inmate rights and informant identities, questions witnesses, records statements, and testifies at disciplinary hearings. The position also supports safety, accountability, and positive social skills among inmates. Other duties may be assigned within the employee’s capabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of experience in criminal justice or a related field, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
Valid Mississippi driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Successfully complete annual in-service training requirements after hire.
Regular and predictable on-site attendance.

Responsibilities

Review investigation results with the major or assistant warden, operations, and determine whether sufficient evidence supports a charge before a disciplinary report is filed.
Enforce offender disciplinary rules and supervise the preparation and maintenance of records, forms, and reports.
Ensure all facts are introduced at each hearing and determine the credibility of the facts presented.
Ensure the narrative report clearly describes the offenses charged so that a reasonable person can understand it.
Write requests for continuances.
Call witnesses as necessary to present evidence and question witnesses by telephone or in person.
Record statements and maintain written notes.
Interview informants, determine how they gained their knowledge, and protect their identities for security reasons.
Ensure inmate rights are not violated.
Testify at disciplinary hearings and make written notations on hearing records.
Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behavior and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed.
Maintain accountability of inmates and property and adhere to safety practices.
Perform other duties as assigned within the employee’s capabilities, as determined by management.