Where and How to Apply
711 West Capitol Street JPD Personnel
To request an application for the position of Police Officer only, please provide your complete address and telephone number. We will mail a complete application package to you within 7 days.
You may also download an application online.
BOTH FORMS ARE REQUIRED
If you have any questions regarding the hiring process for the position of Police Officer, please make these inquiries by telephone only at 601-960-1200 or 601-960-1264, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hiring Process
The City of Jackson is an Equal Opportunity Employer currently seeking male and female applicants interested in being considered as candidates for Police Recruit with the Jackson Police Department.
The following basic qualifications for the position of Police Recruit with the City of Jackson must be met:
U. S. Citizenship
Twenty-one (21) years of age
High School Graduate or Equivalent (GED)
Must possess a valid driver's license
Good moral character
Have no felony arrests or serious criminal background
Reside within Hinds County or the City of Jackson at the time of employment or move within the County or City within six (6) months after beginning employment.
Other information important for you to know is that the City of Jackson's police officer selection procedures will include but are not limited to the following:
(1) Written Test
(2) Psychological Test(s)
(3) Polygraph Examination
(4) Background Investigation (including fitness test)
(5) Panel/Individual Interviews
(6) Criminal Records Check
(7) Drug Screen
(8) Medical Examination
(9) Physical Agility Test
Salary
Police Recruit - $23,750.00 (Annually), after successful completion of a 14-week training program. $28,887.00 (annually), after one year of employment.
EXPERIENCED POLICE OFFICERS
Experienced police officers with Mississippi minimum standards certification are encouraged to apply. Experienced police officers, after fulfilling the above requirements, will not be required to retake the minimum standards training.
Benefits:
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Health and dental insurance available
State retirement pension plan
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