Law Enforcement Officer Team Lead

Law Enforcement Officer Team Lead in 38 - LAUDERDALE COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$51,693.41 - $90,847.95 Annually

Location

38 - LAUDERDALE COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

LAUD

0372 - MH-EAST MS STATE HOSPITAL

Opening Date

10/26/2026

10/30/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$51,693.41

$90,847.95

East Mississippi State Hospital is a state-operated healthcare facility under the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, providing comprehensive inpatient psychiatric, residential, substance use disorder, and long-term care services to individuals across the region. Through a multidisciplinary approach, EMSH serves a diverse population with an emphasis on safety, quality care, recovery-focused treatment, and person-centered support. In addition to its psychiatric services, EMSH operates specialized programs and nursing home services across multiple campuses, including Meridian, Newton, and Kemper, to meet a broad range of clinical and operational needs.

EMSH is committed to delivering high-quality care while maintaining compliance with applicable state, federal, and accreditation standards.

The Law Enforcement Officer Supervisor provides first-line supervision and operational leadership for certified law enforcement personnel within East Mississippi State Hospital’s Public Safety Department. The position is responsible for assigning and monitoring officer duties, ensuring law enforcement activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, EMSH policies, and departmental procedures, and reviewing incidents, investigations, reports, and other law enforcement documentation for accuracy and completeness.

The Supervisor provides direction during interviews, investigations, emergencies, and other law enforcement activities; supports officer training and professional development; monitors uniforms, equipment, and weapons compliance; and assists with maintaining safe and orderly operations across EMSH campuses. This position requires thorough knowledge of law enforcement practices and the ability to perform, evaluate, and review the work of assigned officers.

To be successful in this position, the employee must demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to oversee complex public safety operations across all EMSH campuses, including Main Campus, BASAC, RPW, JTC, Newton, and Kemper. The employee should be able to supervise staff effectively, coordinate emergency and routine operations, manage investigations and reporting, and maintain productive working relationships with hospital leadership, outside agencies, and the public.

Success in this role also requires professionalism, accountability, operational awareness, and a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and the effective delivery of public safety services across the organization.

Typically requires possession of a State of Mississippi Law Enforcement Professional Certification and five to seven years of law enforcement experience. The employee must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to perform and review the law enforcement work assigned to subordinate officers and must maintain all certifications, training, and qualifications required for the position. AGENCY

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Supervisory, lead-officer, shift-command, or field-training experience in law enforcement is preferred. Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, institutional law enforcement, campus police, corrections, or another complex public-safety environment is also preferred. Experience with investigations, report review, officer training, court testimony, emergency response, and coordination with external law enforcement agencies is desirable.

210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201