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North Mississippi State Hospital

Law Enforcement Officer

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $43,509–$45,685/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Tupelo, MS (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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What they do

A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$62,470 / year median in Mississippi

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Employment Opportunity:

Contract Law Enforcement Officer The North Mississippi State Hospital is searching for a Law Enforcement Officer for the Tupelo, Mississippi location in Lee County. This is a full-time Monday - Friday, Evening Shift (2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Position. The Law Enforcement Officer will be responsible for investigating crimes on NMSH premises, making arrests as needed, and assisting direct care staff with resistive/combative patients. The incumbent will support the mission of NMSH to provide the highest quality acute psychiatric care for Northeast Mississippi adults in the process of recovery.

Essential Functions:

This is an Entry level

SWORN LAW ENFORCEMENT

position. It is entry level technical work in which officers are responsible for patrolling and enforcing relevant laws within their jurisdiction. Work is performed under direct supervision of law enforcement staff/personnel of higher classifications. Inventories and records all personal property in proper logs/manuals and signs ledger. Searches patients and their personal belongings for harmful or unallowable items. Responds to emergency situations such as fires, bomb threats, elopements, or other situations occurring on the grounds of NMSH facility. Uses communication radio to give or receive information.

Salary:

$43,509.31 - 45,684.78 Annually Preferred Candidate will possess a

State of Mississippi Law Enforcement Professional Certification Experience/Education Requirements:

Experience:

Typically requires possession of a STATE of

MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

within six months of hire. By law, certain Cadets are classified as non-state service until certification is obtained.

Job Type:

Contract Pay:

$43,509.31 - $45,684.78 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance

Work Location:

In person