Law Enforcement Officer II (Degree)
Benefits
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Health/Prescription Insurance: Eligible employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments.
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Wellness Benefits: Annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage and no deductible.
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Life Insurance: Term life insurance policy with coverage of two times the employee’s annual salary (up to $100,000).
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Optional Insurances: Discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
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Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax spending accounts for childcare and unreimbursed medical expenses.
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Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave: Full-time employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave and 12 days of sick leave annually, accruing after one month of employment.
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Military Leave: 15 days per year for military training in accordance with federal law.
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Holidays: Up to 10 paid holidays per year.
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Retirement Programs: Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program with vesting after 8 years of employment. Both employee and agency contribute.
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Deferred Compensation: Voluntary retirement savings plan opportunities.
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State Credit Union: Eligibility to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union with special savings and borrowing plans.
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Tuition Reimbursement: Opportunities for higher education in fields such as medical, nursing, accounting, and business/administrative programs.
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Career Development and Training: Management and administrative certification programs, professional development courses, technical training, and membership in professional organizations.
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Promotional Opportunities: Eligibility for promotional opportunities within state government after 6 months of service (minimum qualifications required).
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Career Ladders: Salary increases based on competency attainment, provided agency funds are available.
Requirements
- Law enforcement experience (specify years in application).
- Completion of 60 semester hours of college.
- State of Mississippi Law Enforcement Professional Certification.