What are the responsibilities and job description for the POLICE RECRUIT position at City of Jackson, MS?
POLICE RECRUIT
Job Brief:
Description:
Duties: Attend and Participate in classroom and practical instruction in law enforcement, criminal procedure, police methods and practices, departmental policies and procedures and related subject matters; participate in field training programs, physical fitness and related training. With a Field Training Officer, patrol a designated area of the city to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes, and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances, answer calls and complaints involving automobile accidents, robberies, and related misdemeanors and felonies. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Some experience in dealing with the public is required.
PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT, APPLICANT RECOMMENDED FOR EMPLOYMENT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY PASS A URINALYSIS AND/OR BLOOD TEST TO SCREEN FOR ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUG ABUSE.
“EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”
A police recruit is a non-sworn employee who attends the Jackson Police Departments Training Academy, in hopes of becoming a police officer with the City of Jackson. The first step would be to take and pass the Police Recruit Entrance Examination. In addition to training, you may observe professional police officers as they perform their duties. A police recruit must graduate from a police academy before moving on to work as an officer on a probationary basis. Police Recruits are expected to learn and perform the responsibilities of an entry-level peace officer which include interacting with a culturally and socially diverse population, employing discretion in solving problems, maintaining public order, preventing crime, enforcing laws and ordinances, conducting investigations, making arrests, issuing summonses/citations and warnings, and assisting the public. Upon successful completion of academy instruction, the incumbent receives further training in the Field Officer Training Program.
Possession of a valid Mississippi driver’s license is a requirement for this job. Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check. Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Must be at least 21 years of age before graduation. Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Position : 10040747
Code : 466-3
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : PATROL OPERATIONS
Grade : PAY RANGE 28
Group : POLICE
Job Class : POLICE RECRUIT
Posting Start : 05/28/2026
Posting End : 12/31/9999
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $22.00
Salary : $22