Employment opportunities with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety span a number of branches throughout the state. Your best bet is to read up on the ones that interest you most using the Department's site map. Along with a wealth of information, you'll find the following employment details:

• The Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer's Training Academy (MLEOTA). Here, you'll find the physical fitness requirements necessary for an entry-level position, the training calendar which shows course listings, and a comprehensive listing of all courses.

• The Certified Investigator Program. Contact Instructor/Coordinator Jerry Gardner for details at (601) 933-2133 or jgardner@mdps.state.ms.us.

• The Office of Crime Laboratories provides information and links about employment within its department.

• The Highway Patrol provides a recruiting calendar and "Steps to Becoming a Trooper." Here, you'll also find training procedures, physical requirements and contacts.

Top Mississippi State Personnel Board

A good starting point for employment within the state is the Mississippi State Personnel Board. Its Web site provides an active recruiting list for most jobs within the state and allows you to apply online for many of the positions.

Top State Tax Commission

For jobs with the Mississippi State Tax Commission, visit its employment homepage. From this site, you can view current openings, see benefits offered, and apply online for most positions.

Top Other Government Jobs

Many resources exist for the different types of government jobs as well.

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