Patrol Officer Recruit Pre-Test

Patrol Officer

City of Gulfport, Mississippi

Department: 213 - Police
EEO Class: Protective Service Workers

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary: $51,241.47 - $62,831.80

Must be 21 years of age or older to be a Patrol Officer

Per Mississippi State Statute 21-31-63: Any applicant for a position of any kind under civil service must be a citizen of the United States and an elector of the county in which he resides and must meet only such bona fide occupational residency requirements as may be determined by the civil service commission or the governing authority of the municipality.


Position Overview:

The Police Patrol Officer is responsible for performing general duty law enforcement work to ensure the safety and security of the community. This includes protecting life and property, preventing crime, conducting investigations, apprehending offenders, and maintaining public order. Officers enforce local, state, and fe...