Administrative Support Assistant IV

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi's Capitol Police Department in Jackson is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant IV to perform advanced administrative duties and analyze problems. This role includes coordinating communications and managing schedules for executive staff.

The position requires strong organizational skills and MS Office proficiency, with a HS diploma and 3–5 years' experience preferred. On-site work in Hinds County, MS.

Qualifications

• Typically requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience preferred for advanced duties.
• Microsoft Office experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry, document handling, and records management.
• Answer emails and phone calls in a professional manner.
• Schedule and cancel meetings and prepare materials and reports.
• Distribute important materials to relevant parties and coordinate communications.
• Act as liaison between internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Administrative Support Assistant IV in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$28,542.30 - $50,161.32 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9025-0717-20261110Hs

Opening Date

11/10/2026

11/16/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$28,542.30

$50,161.32

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 [e-mail].

This job opportunity is with the CAPITOL POLICE DEPARTMENT in JACKSON, MS, HINDS COUNTY, MS. This is advanced-level vocational work that involves performing a variety of complex administrative duties in developing and carrying out departmental programs. The work includes responsibility for analyzing administrative problems and requires independent judgment in the interpretation, application, and enforcement of statutes, rules, regulations, and policies, being the first liaison of communication between internal and external parties. Also, performing routine data entry work including data entry, production, document, and records management, picking up equipment, supplies, and documents, and distributing important materials to relevant parties, scheduling and canceling meetings and appointments, preparing materials, documents, reports, and correspondence, answering emails and phone calls in a professional and timely manner., anticipating the needs of executive and managerial staff and other duties as assigned.

What you'll need to be Successful

• Verbal & Written Communication
• Organization
• Time Management
• Resourcefulness
• Detail-Oriented

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires High School Diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years of experience. The agency prefers incumbents to have Microsoft Office experience.

Address

210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201