School Attendance Officer - Holmes

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a School Attendance Officer for Holmes County, MS to enforce compulsory attendance laws and support dropout prevention across the district. The role requires independent judgment, a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science or related field (or 3 years in education/law enforcement), and a valid driver’s license.

Salary ranges from $29,528.29 to $47,028.29 annually, with full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Science or related field or 3+ years of combined experience as a school teacher, administrator, law enforcement officer, and/or licensed social worker.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Position requires exercising a high degree of independent judgment in appraising situations and making decisions.

Responsibilities

• Duties include implementing and ensuring statewide compliance with the Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law.
• Engage in dropout prevention efforts and enforcement of regulations or policies adopted by the State Board of Education.

Skills

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science or related field

3+ years experience in education/locus law enforcement/related fields

Job description

School Attendance Officer - Holmes in 26 - HOLMES COUNTY, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

$29,528.29 - $47,028.29 Annually

Location

26 - HOLMES COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9362-0201-20260922HOLM

0201 - EDUCATION - CONSOLIDATED PROGRAM

Opening Date

09/22/2026

9/29/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$29,528.29

$47,028.29

About the Agency

The MDE seeks to create a world-class educational system that gives students the knowledge and skills to be successful in college and in the workforce, and to flourish as parents and citizens. To inquire about this position, please contact Jeremy Andrews at [e-mail].

This position is located in the Office of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement. Duties consist of implementing and ensuring statewide compliance with the Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law, dropout prevention efforts, and regulations or policies adopted by the State Board of Education.

What you'll need to be Successful

This position will require exercising a high degree of independent judgment in appraising situations and making decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a Behavioral Science or a related fieldor(3) years of combined experience as a school teacher, school administrator, law enforcement officer, and/or a licensed Social Worker by the State of Mississippi.*Required by Mississippi Code Annotated (1972), Section 37-13-89.Licensure: Applicant must possess a valid Driver’s License, as verified by the hiring agency.

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