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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 the Wellness Benefits section.
Life Insurance
All full-time 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 can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many state 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 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 the agency contribute to the retirement system. More information can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us.
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. For more details, contact the relevant agency.
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. Individual 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.