Rankin County Sheriff’s Department seeks certified, uncertified detention officers

The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department in Mississippi is hiring both certified and uncertified detention officers for its adult and juvenile detention centers, the department said in a Facebook post.

Prospective candidates are asked to complete the application packet in full and return it to the sheriff’s department, the post said. Application packets are available online at https://www.rankincounty.org/egov/documents/1770408819_65199.pdf.

Detention officers typically supervise people in custody, maintain facility security and enforce rules and procedures; openings for both certified and uncertified applicants can broaden the pool of candidates and help the department meet staffing needs. The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department oversees law enforcement and detention operations for Rankin County, which is located in central Mississippi.

The announcement provides a local employment opportunity and may affect facility staffing and public safety operations in the county. Additional details about qualifications, hours or benefits were not included in the post. We will provide more information as it becomes available.