Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office hiring full-time correctional officers

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office is hiring full-time correctional officers, according to an announcement posted on the office’s Facebook page.

The listed starting pay is $48,088 annually, or $21.94 per hour. The position’s advertised benefits include Mississippi Public Employees’ Retirement System retirement, employee health insurance, life insurance, personal days, medical days and access to an on-site gym.

The office said certifications are preferred but not required. Applicants can earn the certifications after being hired, according to the announcement.

Interested applicants should complete the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office employment application. Questions may be directed to Brenda Morgan at bmorgan@lafayettesheriff.net.

The announcement said correctional officers help maintain facility security and support people in their care as they return to Lafayette County.

Source: Original source announcement