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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

Eligible employees can participate in a wellness and health promotion program offering first-dollar coverage for certain services with no deductible. More details are available at Wellness Benefits.

Life Insurance

All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment, covering two times their annual salary up to a maximum of $100,000. Additional information on Life Insurance Choices can be found there.

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

Employees serving in the armed forces or military reserves are entitled to 15 days of military training leave per year.

Holidays

Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy various national celebrations 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 their employers contribute to the retirement fund. More information can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us.

Deferred Compensation

State agencies offer deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plans. For more information, visit Deferred Compensation.

State Credit Union

All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union, which offers special savings and borrowing plans. For more information, call 601.948.8191.

Tuition Reimbursement

Many state agencies provide opportunities for employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include 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 to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also provide technical training and allow membership in professional organizations for employees in specific fields.

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 competency attainment. Salary increases are possible if funds are available within the agency.