Contract Law Enforcement Officer

Employment Opportunity:

Contract Law Enforcement Officer The North Mississippi State Hospital is searching for a Contract Law Enforcement Officer for the Tupelo, Mississippi location in Lee County. This is a part-time Day/Evening/Night Shift Positions. The Law Enforcement Officer will work every other weekend and is 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. 8 or 12

Hour Shifts Salary:

$20.00 per Hour 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

. Agency prefers candidates with Mississippi Law Enforcement Professional Certification.

Job Type:

Contract Pay:

$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Application Question(s): Do you have Mississippi Law Enforcement Certification?

Work Location:

In person