Law Enforcement Officer III (Degree)

State of Mississippi; Florence (MS); On-site; USD 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Mississippi, Department of Corrections, seeks a highly organized Advanced-level Law Enforcement Officer III (Degree) for Rankin County. This senior position leads patrols, enforces laws, interviews suspects and witnesses, and supports inter-agency cooperation.

The role may involve court testimony and mentoring staff to uphold performance standards. Requirements include completion of the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Program, typically 60 college hours, and a state

Qualifications

• Must have completed the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Program.
• Typically requires 60 semester hours of college and a state certification.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and enforce laws within the jurisdiction as a lead officer.
• Assist in interviewing suspects and witnesses and coordinate with other agencies.
• Testify in court cases and guide new employees; supervise work procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

60 semester hours of college

Mississippi Law Enforcement Professional Certification

Job description

Law Enforcement Officer III (Degree) in 61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$50,962.30 - $64,735.33 Annually

Location

61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9622-0553-20261015RKN

0553 - CORR-COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS

Opening Date

10/16/2026

10/22/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$50,962.30

$64,735.33

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].

Advanced-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

To be successful in this position, you will need to be highly organized, pay close attention to detail, and be able to meet deadlines. In all cases, the applicant must have successfully completed the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Program as mandated by Mississippi Code Annotated, 1972, Section 47-7-9 (b) (2015), as amended.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires 60 semester hours of college, possession of a State of Mississippi Law Enforcement Professional Certification and 4-6 years of experience in law enforcement.

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