Sergeant - Reservoir Police

State of Mississippi
  • MS
  • $51,693.41–$90,847.95 Per Year
5 days ago

Job Description

Sergeant - Reservoir Police

Salary

$51,693.41 - $90,847.95 Annually

Location

61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9623-0487-20261020Rn

Department

0487 - PEARL RIVER VALLEY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT

Opening Date

10/22/2026

Closing Date

11/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$51,693.41

Agency Maximum Salary

$90,847.95

About the Agency

The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District provides water to the City of Jackson for treatment and distribution, serves over 5,800 water customers in four systems, and provides recreational opportunities for over 2,250,000 annual visitors. The Ross Barnett Reservoir is a 33,000-acre impoundment at the heart of the District on the Pearl River just north of Jackson. Ownership and operation of the reservoir, its shoreline, and the 17,000 acres of surrounding property is vested in the District. The District member counties include Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Scott, and Leake counties. The District is responsible for the maintenance of the reservoir dam, spillway, approximately 50 public areas and entrances, 5 campgrounds, and 4 water/sewer systems. The spillway control tower, Reservoir Police, and the 5 campgrounds are staffed 24 hours a day. The maintenance staff is on call to respond to emergencies in the water/sewer department and other areas. For more information, contact Amber Pope at apope@therez.ms or 601-605-6893.

About the Position

First level supervisor supervises employees/staff which enforces relevant laws to the agency's jurisdiction. Work involves ensuring uniforms and weapons are inspected properly; ensuring activities and investigations are conducted according to policies and procedures; providing direction in interviewing suspects and witnesses; and testifying in court cases. In addition, this job class may be responsible for providing hiring recommendations, training, coaching, and allocating work to staff; assigning and reassigning tasks to accomplish prescribed work effectively and efficiently; administering first-aid and emergency medical treatments appropriately; and verifying written reports/documents of incidents. Supervision at this level requires employees to have thorough knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen. Work is performed under the general direction of an administrative superior.

What youll need to be Successful

In order to be successful, this supervisory position requires employees to demonstrate the following: Exceptional work ethic that includes integrity, honesty, discipline, responsibility, and accountability. • Professional customer service and communication skills in dealing with the public, management, and subordinates. • Supervisory skills. • Excellent time management, delegation, multi-tasking, and organization skills. • Proficiency in forward planning, strategic thinking, problem solving/conflict resolution, and decision making. • Skillfulness in motivating and mentoring subrogates. • A working knowledge of basic office tools, maintaining records and preparing reports. • A clear understanding of Agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Proficient knowledge in Agency, State and Federal laws.

Preferred Qualifications

Currently holds a Certification in Law Enforcement and 5-7 years of law enforcement experience.

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

No available description

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 law enforcement experience do you have?

  • No experience
  • 1 year of experience
  • 2 years of experience
  • 3 years of experience
  • 4 years of experience
  • 5 years of experience
  • 6 years of experience
  • 7 years of experience
  • 8 years of experience
  • 9 years of experience
  • 10 years of experience
  • More than 10 years

02

Do you possess a State of Mississippi Law Enforcement Professional Certification?

  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer State of Mississippi

Address 210 East Capitol Street

Suite 800

Jackson, Mississippi, 39201

Phone 601-359-1406

601-359-1406

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mississippi

Numbers & Facts

LocationMS
Salary$51,693.41–$90,847.95 Per Year

Skills

  • Administrative Certificationunmatched
  • Career Developmentunmatched
  • Childcareunmatched
  • Co-Paymentsunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Conflict Resolutionunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Emergency Responseunmatched
  • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Federal Taxunmatched
  • First Aidunmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • Higher Educationunmatched
  • Law Enforcementunmatched
  • Life Insuranceunmatched
  • Medical Billingunmatched
  • Medical Treatmentunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • On Callunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • State Taxunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Telephone Skillsunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Tuition Reimbursementunmatched
  • Water Supplyunmatched

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