APPLY FOR THE
HATTIESBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT

Qualifications include:

• Be 21 years of age or older

• Be a United States citizen

• Have a high school diploma (a college degree is preferred)

• Have no felony arrests or other serious criminal activity

• Possess a valid driver’s license

• Be a registered voter in his/her current county/city of residence

• Be of good moral character

After successful completion of the selection process, the Hattiesburg Police Training Academy, Field Training Officers program, and twelve (12) months of probation, the responsibilities will be:

• The protection of life and property through the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances

• The investigation of crimes against persons and property

• The duties of a patrol officer for the City of Hattiesburg

The starting salary for a Hattiesburg Police Officer is $50,000, with additional pay for educational attainment. The salary for a recruit during a Recruit Class is $35,000, with a change in salary effective upon graduation.

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Additional benefits include:

• Attending The University of Southern Mississippi or William Carey University at no cost to sworn personnel.

• Enrollment in the Public Employees' Retirement System of Mississippi.

• Diversity of upward trajectory depending on career interests and professional development.

• Access to physical fitness centers at both the Academy and state-of-the-art Public Safety Complex.

• Investments in professional development and training opportunities, with raises for meeting professional development benchmarks. 

We are not currently in an academy application phase. However, if you have any questions about the HPD Selection Process, please get in touch with the Training Academy Staff at (601) 545-4650.

The City of Hattiesburg is an equal opportunity employer.