Safety Investigator (Full-Time)

Job Type: Full-Time
MDOC actively recruits quality candidates who share in the vision that the safety of the public is of paramount importance and fundamental to the agency's mission. This position is located at the Central MS Correctional Facility in Pearl, MS. About the Position: This is entry-level professional investigatory work involving gathering evidence and inspecting legal mail to determine compliance with state licensing, permit, registration, or to confirm proper safety measures are being followed. The work involves responsibility for making field investigations, ascertaining facts, obtaining evidence, reporting cases of violation, and explaining requirements and procedures for compliance with the law. What you'll need to be Successful: Must be able to abide by rules and regulations and procedures governing the workplace and ensure the safety security and order of the facility.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 0-2 years of investigative experience or High School or high school equivalency and 3-4 years of experience.

Health/Prescription Insurance Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma

• Bachelor's Degree
• GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
• Bachelor's Degree