Law Enforcement Officer II (Degree)

ms.gov - Mississippi's Official State Website; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Department of Corrections in Jackson seeks a Law Enforcement Officer II (Degree) to serve as a lead officer patrolling and enforcing laws within their jurisdiction.

The role requires 60 semester hours, a State of Mississippi Law Enforcement Professional Certification, and 2–4 years of law enforcement experience; duties include interviewing suspects, assisting other agencies, testifying, and guiding new staff.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 60 semester hours of college, possession of a State of Mississippi Law Enforcement Professional Certification and 2-4 years of experience in law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling and enforcing laws within the jurisdiction.
• Assisting in interviewing suspects and witnesses.
• Assisting other law enforcement agencies and municipalities when necessary.
• May testify in court cases regarding violations.
• Assist in orientation of new employees; provide direction on procedures.
• Monitor and review work to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Patrol skills

Education

Mississippi Law Enforcement Professional Certification

60 semester hours of college

Job description

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Full-Time

Job Number

9621-0553-20260915Mn

0553 - CORR-COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS

Opening Date

09/15/2026

9/23/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$44,315.04

$54,990.94

About the Agency

The MS Department of Corrections (MDOC) is a professional agency that adheres to the values of integrity, honesty and openness in all of its practices. MDOC actively recruits quality candidates who share in the vision that the safety of the public is of paramount importance and fundamental to the agency’s mission. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

Journey level specialized law enforcement position serving as a lead officer who is responsible for patrolling and enforcing relevant laws within their jurisdiction. In addition, work involves assisting in the interview process of suspects and witnesses and assisting other law enforcement agencies and/or municipalities when necessary. Additionally, may be responsible for testifying in court cases regarding violations. This level is assigned full scope of lead work to include assisting in the orientation of new employees; giving direction to workers concerning work procedures; communicating, monitoring, and reviewing work in conformance to established standards of performance; and providing an informal assessment of workers' to the supervisor.

What you'll need to be Successful

Must be able to abide by the MS State Personnel Board and MDOC rules, regulations, and procedures governing the agency and ensure the safety, security, and order of the facility. Must be able to operate in accordance with state and federal laws.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires 60 semester hours of college, possession of a State of Mississippi Law Enforcement Professional Certification and 2-4 years of experience in law enforcement.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201