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Job Title


Correctional Counselor


Company : Mississippi Employer


Location : Tutwiler, MS


Created : 2026-02-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Perform routine duties of a Correctional Counselor is a uniformed, security trained member of the Unit Management Team responsible for resolving daily inmate issues before they become significant matters, incidents or grievances. - Perform routine duties of a **Correctional Counselor** is a uniformed, security trained member of the Unit Management Team responsible for resolving daily inmate issues before they become significant matters, incidents or grievances. - Ensure that services and programs are delivered to inmates assigned to the unit at a time and manner as designed. - Maintain a caseload of inmates with the primary purpose of resolving daily living issues before they expand into significant incidents. - Make daily rounds through assigned units talking with staff and inmates, observing operations and interactions between staff and inmates in the unit, ensuring the unit is operating in a safe and secure manner and anticipates situations. - Conduct one-on-one meetings with inmates regarding grievance or potential grievance matters and resolve the situation within the framework of policy. **Qualifications:** - High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent. - One year of correctional officer experience required; two or more years experience preferred. - Additional education may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis. - A valid driver's license is required. - Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.