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Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; or graduation from an accredited community college or junior college.

Health/Prescription Insurance

Employees have the opportunity to participate in the state’s health and prescription insurance program. Coverage options include single or family plans with affordable co-payments. Details can be found at Know Your Benefits.

Wellness Benefits

Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program offering annual benefits with first-dollar coverage for certain services. More details are available at the program’s website.

Life Insurance

All full-time employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. Coverage is two times the employee’s annual salary, up to a maximum of $100,000. Additional information can be found at Life Insurance Choices.

Optional Insurances

Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. Employees may also participate in pre-tax spending accounts for childcare and unreimbursed medical expenses.

Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave

Full-time employees accrue paid personal leave and sick leave after one month of employment. Annual accruals are approximately 18 days of personal leave and 12 days of sick leave.

Military Leave

Serving in the armed forces or military reserves entitles employees to 15 days of military training leave per year.

Holidays

Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to celebrate various national events with family and friends.

Retirement Programs

The State of Mississippi provides a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested after 8 years of service, and both employees and the agency contribute to the retirement fund. Detailed information can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us.

Tuition Reimbursement

State agencies offer opportunities for employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement programs, including those in medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.

Career Development and Training

The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses. Agencies also provide technical training and encourage membership in professional organizations.

Promotional Opportunities

Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.

Career Ladders

Job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based on achieving competencies. Salary increases are possible if funds are available within the agency.

Additional Information

What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?

• None of the above
• GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
• 30 semester hours
• Associate's Degree / 60 semester hours
• 90 semester hours
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Specialist Degree
• Doctorate Degree