Public Safety Grants & Compliance Specialist

State of Mississippi; Florence (MS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi’s Mississippi Law Enforcement Division is seeking a PSP-Program Specialist III in Rankin County to oversee grants funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and support the Impaired Driving Program.

This non-state service, time-limited position will manage program planning, financial oversight, audits, and staff supervision while ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, analytical abilities, and problem-solving/decision-making; ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of experience; agency prefers grant management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grants funded through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
• Review sub-grantee practices, policies, and financial statements for compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Identify noncompliance and provide recommendations to support corrective actions and strengthen the program.
• Ensure program planning, financial oversight, operational audits, and staff supervision.
• Support procurement compliance, monitor grant management and expenditures, and mitigate audit findings.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

State of Mississippi’s Mississippi Law Enforcement Division is seeking a PSP-Program Specialist III in Rankin County to oversee grants funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and support the Impaired Driving Program.

This non-state service, time-limited position will manage program planning, financial oversight, audits, and staff supervision while ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.