Mississippi Highway Patrol is recruiting

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) – Are you seeking to get a profession in legislation enforcement? Mississippi Freeway Patrol is now recruiting individuals for Cadet Class 67.

The category will put together those that enter to develop into state troopers. Based on Public Info Officer Cpl. Cal Robertson, no prior expertise is critical.

“We want extra troopers alongside the Coast. You already know the Coast is a extremely populated space, and we’re nonetheless less than staffing numbers statewide, however we wish good high quality candidates to place in for our subsequent patrol college and you may be wherever from retail or prior legislation enforcement,” Robertson stated.

As of July 1, the division has elevated the beginning pay for brand new workers. The beginning pay is now $50,000 yearly, up from the earlier $39,140 a 12 months.

With aggressive pay, Robertson hopes certified candidates will take into account getting their foot within the door.

“Troop Okay covers six counties. We now have an enormous space of duty statewide. In case you are on the Coast and also you need to transfer and go some place else you are able to do that. Transfers are available on a regular basis,” Robertson stated.

You may apply to affix the Mississippi Freeway Patrol right here. The deadline for functions is Oct. 14, 2022.

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