PSP-Program Specialist Team Lead (JFMU Director)

State of Mississippi • jackson, ms, United States • 22h ago

Salary: $56,345.82 - $99,024.26 Annually
Location : 61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: RN
Department: 0729 - Mississippi Law Enforcement Division
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 8/11/ :59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $56,345.82
Agency Maximum Salary: $99,024.26
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of experience.
About the Agency: At the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, we are dedicated to making our state safer for all three million residents. Our committed team performs vital tasks, such as issuing driver's licenses and firearm permits, patrolling roads and highways, and fighting drug trafficking. We also offer essential training and certification to law enforcement agencies and carry out detailed forensic analyses and investigations. Join us in our effort to improve safety and security in Mississippi. For inquiries about this position, please contact
About the Position: The Non-State (NS-14) Service Program Specialist Team Leader is in the Public Safety Planning Division located in PEARL, MS, RANKIN COUNTY and will serves as the lead coordinator and technical expert for the Juvenile Facility Monitoring Unit (JFMU), providing leadership and oversight for monitoring activities conducted at juvenile detention centers, training schools, assessment centers, residential treatment facilities, and other juvenile justice programs throughout the State of Mississippi.This position plans, coordinates, and directs the work of Program Specialists responsible for evaluating facility operations, ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, standards, and agency policies governing the care, custody, treatment, safety, education, and rehabilitation of juveniles. The Team Leader serves as the primary point of contact for assigned monitoring activities, provides technical assistance to juvenile facilities, prepares monitoring reports, recommends corrective actions, and promotes continuous quality improvement throughout the state's juvenile justice system.The incumbent exercises independent judgment in planning work assignments, interpreting standards, evaluating facility performance, and recommending corrective measures while ensuring consistency, fairness, and professionalism in all monitoring activities.Essential Duties and Responsibilities• Lead, coordinate, and supervise the daily activities of the Juvenile Facility Monitoring Unit.• Assign monitoring schedules and workload to Program Specialists.• Conduct comprehensive on-site and virtual compliance reviews of juvenile detention centers, training schools, residential treatment programs, and other juvenile facilities.• Evaluate facilities for compliance with applicable state laws, federal regulations, court orders, accreditation standards, licensing requirements, and agency policies.• Review facility policies, procedures, operational practices, staffing levels, security measures, incident reports, grievances, medical services, educational programming, behavioral health services, and rehabilitative programming.• Evaluate conditions of confinement to ensure the safety, welfare, rights, and well-being of juveniles.• Conduct interviews with facility administrators, staff members, juveniles, contractors, and stakeholders during monitoring visits.• Review documentation including:o Resident fileso Medical recordso Incident reportso Use-of-force reportso Restraint and isolation documentationo Staffing scheduleso Training recordso Maintenance recordso Emergency preparedness plans• Prepare detailed monitoring reports identifying findings, strengths, deficiencies, and recommendations for corrective action.• Develop and monitor corrective action plans to address identified compliance issues.• Track facility progress toward compliance and verify implementation of corrective actions.• Provide technical assistance, consultation, and guidance to facility administrators regarding regulatory requirements and best practices.• Ensure consistency in interpretation and application of monitoring standards among JFMU staff.• Review and approve monitoring reports prepared by subordinate Program Specialists.• Conduct quality assurance reviews of completed inspections and monitoring activities.• Assist in developing and revising monitoring protocols, policies, procedures, and assessment instruments.• Collect, analyze, and interpret monitoring data to identify statewide trends and emerging issues.• Prepare statistical reports, executive summaries, and presentations for agency leadership.• Coordinate with state agencies, local governments, courts, juvenile justice partners, law enforcement agencies, and service providers.• Respond to complaints or referrals regarding juvenile facility operations as assigned.• Participate in special investigations involving alleged violations of juvenile care standards when directed.• Assist with accreditation reviews and licensing inspections.• Recommend improvements to monitoring practices, operational procedures, and juvenile justice programs.• Represent the agency at meetings, conferences, training events, and interagency workgroups.• Maintain confidentiality of juvenile records and sensitive information in accordance with applicable laws.• Perform other duties as assigned.
What you'll need to be Successful: Great problem-solving skills, Team Player, Great Communication skill, good time management skills
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Health/Prescription Insurance Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
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.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
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Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
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
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
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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.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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