School Attendance Officer - Pearl River
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 Life Insurance Choices.
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. More details on these options can be found at State Credit Union.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Full-time employees accrue paid personal and sick leave after one month of employment. Annual accruals are approximately 18 days for personal leave and 12 days for 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 offers 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. More information can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us.
Deferred Compensation
State agencies provide opportunities for employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies offer tuition reimbursement programs for employees pursuing higher education in fields such as medical and nursing, 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 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.
Required Qualification
To meet minimum qualifications, candidates must possess a college degree in a behavioral science or a related field, or have at least three (3) years of combined actual experience as a school teacher, school administrator, law enforcement officer with a relevant degree, or social worker. (See MS Code 37-13-89)