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Mississippi Employer Correctional Officer in De Kalb, Mississippi

Must be 21 years old or older. Must have Valid Driver's License. Must have high school diploma or GED. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Must have excellent communication skills. Must be able to work 12 hour shifts. Must be albe to pass drug screening. Experience preferred, but not required. Guards inmates in penal institution in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures: Observes conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes. Inspects locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates for tampering. Searches inmates and cells for contraband articles. Guards and directs inmates during work assignments. Patrols assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infraction of rules, and unsatisfactory attitude or adjustment of prisoners. Reports observations to superior. Employs weapons or force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners, if necessary. May escort inmates to and from visiting room, medical office, and religious services. May guard entrance of jail to screen visitors. May prepare written report concerning incidences of inmate disturbances or injuries.

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