Customer Service Supervisor
Salary
$47,425.15 - $83,346.73 Annually
Location
76 - WASHINGTON COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9042-0729-20260713WN
Department
0729 - Mississippi Law Enforcement Division
Opening Date
07/14/2026
Closing Date
7/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$47,425.15
Agency Maximum Salary
$83,346.73
About the Agency
The goal of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety is to make Mississippi a safer place for the state's three million residents. Our employees perform a variety of tasks, including issuing driver's licenses and firearm permits, patrolling our roads and highways, keeping drugs off the streets, providing training and certification to law enforcement agencies, conducting forensic analysis and investigations, and much more. This work involves administering oral, written, and skill drivers license tests for the Department of Public Safety to applicants seeking a Class R or Class A, B, C, and D drivers license, learners permit, identification card, or information for motor vehicle records (MVR). Incumbents are also responsible for vision screening of applicants, renewing, and reinstating Mississippi drivers licenses. Responsible for updating records/files in the database system and administering firearm permits. The work is performed in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the administrative officials of the department. Supervision is usually received from a drivers license district supervisor, and work is reviewed based on daily activity and reports. For questions regarding this position please contact humanresources@dps.ms.gov.
About the Position
This is a non-state service position (x-16). This job opportunity is in the Driver Services Bureau in WASHINGTON COUNTY. This position will serve as the supervisor of the Commercial Drivers License Division (CDL). This is the supervisory/managerial-level Customer Service Representative position. Incumbents are responsible for managing the customer service function. At this level, positions prepare and administer customer services, coordinate multiple resources, and monitor and evaluate customer services for effectiveness and make recommendations to senior managers. Employee supervision includes, but is not limited to, hire recommendations, training, planning, and assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen; know the principles and practices of effective administration; and demonstrate the ability to manage staff resources. Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.
What youll need to be Successful
Attentiveness; Patience; Communication Skills; Problem Solving; Self-Control Good customer service skills with good communication skills. Good organizational skills permitting the employee to multi-task effectively. Ability and desire to work well with others most importantly the public. Possesses the ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires High School Diploma or equivalent and 8-10 years of experience, two years of which must have included line or project supervision. Agency preferred qualifications: The employee is required to possess a valid driver's license.
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Health/Prescription Insurance
Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
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
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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How many years of experience do you have?
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How many years of related experience do you have in line or project supervision?
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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed
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Employer State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
601-359-1406