Investigator

Management and Training Corporation • Woodville, MS

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Work with a purpose! Wilkinson County Correctional Facility located in Woodville, MS., is now hiring career-minded people to assist with securing the safety of our community while positively impacting the lives of those on the inside. This position is responsible for conducting investigations and reviews of institutional operations in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) Standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years corrections or related experience required, one (1) year of which must be in an investigative or related capacity
• Valid driver's license in the state of Mississippi or Louisiana with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management
• Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations as directed by the warden
• Assist in gathering intelligence and maintaining accurate records to documents the activities of individuals suspected or known to pose a threat to the security of the institution
• Assist in processing grievances filed by inmates in compliance with all MDOC requirements regarding the inmate grievance system
• Assist in providing written decisions to inmate grievances in a confidential, impartial and effective manner
• Assist in training staff and inmates on the inmate grievance system
• Conduct scheduled reviews of facility operations and programming, including staff training programs, as directed
• Write accurate, timely reports documenting information pertaining to investigations and institutional reviews, and distribute as required by institutional procedures
• Testify at hearing or in court proceedings, presenting evidence of violations
• 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
• Maintain accountability of staff, inmates and property; adhere to safety practices

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave
• Opportunities for job advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees