Front Desk & Admin Support — Homeland Security Office

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

Job summary

State of Mississippi in Rankin County, MS seeks a Receptionist and Administrative Assistant to support the Homeland Security department. This role serves as the primary front-desk contact, handling visitors, phone calls, mail, and scheduling in a professional state-government setting.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years of experience, plus strong organizational, confidential, and communication skills to support leadership and staff.

Qualifications

• Organizational Skills; Attention to Detail; Data Entry; Records Management; Scheduling
• Typically requires High School Diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years of experience.
• Hiring Agency Prefers: Administrative Support Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets visitors and directs them to the appropriate employee.
• Answers and routes telephone calls; maintains visitor logs and schedules.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, and meeting materials; maintains files.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Data Entry

Records Management

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

State of Mississippi in Rankin County, MS seeks a Receptionist and Administrative Assistant to support the Homeland Security department. This role serves as the primary front-desk contact, handling visitors, phone calls, mail, and scheduling in a professional state-government setting.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years of experience, plus strong organizational, confidential, and communication skills to support leadership and staff.