Police Officer

Police Officer (Multiple Opportunities)

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

If applicable, please attach proof of certification as a Law Enforcement Officer from a POST agency in MS or another State, and be eligible for transfer if outside MS.

Posting Details

Job Title - Police Officer (Multiple Opportunities)

Working Title - Police Officer

Position Type - Staff

Department - Police Department and Campus Safety

Posting Number - 201201688

Full or Part Time - Full Time

Benefit Eligible - Yes

Tenure/Non-Tenure Track - Non-Tenure Track

Salary Basis - 12 month

Salary will vary depending on the Candidate's certification level and years of experience via step pay levels for law enforcement

Position Summary Information

Responsibilities - The officer is responsible for protecting life and property utilizing effective crime prevention techniques, and apprehending criminals. The officer will enforce university, state and applicable federal laws, regulations and policies. The officer may be assigned to traffic and crowd control as well as securing buildings after business operations have ceased. The officer must be able to act soundly without direct supervision, and to exercise independent judgment in dealing with emergency situations.

Qualifications - Must be physically fit and able to walk, run, climb, and crawl to the extent prescribed by the Board on Law Enforcement Standards and Training. Candidate must have good verbal communication as well as written communication skills. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle including a car, truck, ATV, or other vehicles. The candidate must be a board-certified police officer, able to obtain a transitional status by being Post certified in another state or be able to obtain POST certification within one (1) year of appointment.

Salary - Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - High School Diploma or GED. Applicants must be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer through P.O.S.T. (Peace Officers Standard and Training), POST certified in another US State, currently in the Academy or obtain POST certification within one (1) year of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications - Associate's Degree or an undergraduate degree in a related field is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants - If applicable, please attach proof of certification as a Law Enforcement Officer from a POST agency in MS or another State, and be eligible for transfer if outside MS.

Additional Information

Posting Detail Information

Open Date - 02/12/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled - Yes

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently certified as a law enforcement officer in Mississippi by the State (BLEOST) or in another state and able to transfer certification within one year?
   • yes
   • no
   • other state
2. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • DSU Employee
   • DSU Job Website
   • Invited by Department to Apply
   • MS State Employment Service
   • HigherEdJobs
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Diverse Issues
   • Indeed.com
   • Other
3. * Will you now or in the future require "sponsorship" for an employment based visa status?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

1. Other Document