Recruitment

The Southaven Police Department, a proactive and community-oriented group of professionals, is seeking to fill immediate job openings. We are looking for outstanding individuals who share our vision to promote public safety and prosperity in Southaven.

We offer a competitive salary based on qualifications and have an excellent benefits package which includes Personal Leave, Medical Leave, Holiday Pay, Overtime and Comp opportunities, Uniforms, and Retirement.

If you feel that you are the quality individual we are looking for, please APPLY TODAY!

For additional information, contact us at 662-393-8435 or by email.

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Southaven Police Department is a rapidly growing agency with multiple special divisions, offering divisional testing opportunities. 

No Residency Requirements. 

CURRENT PAY SCALE AS OF OCTOBER 6, 2025

RankService RequirementAnnual Salary
P448 Months of Service$74,989
P330 Months of Service$69,973
P2Upon Graduation$67,328
P1Pre-Academy$64,706


PROFESSIONAL INVESTMENT
  • CONTINUING EDUCATION
  • MONTHLY IN-SERVICE TRAINING
  • MENTORSHIP PROGRAM 
  • LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
  • STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT
APPEARANCE STANDARDS
  • RELAXED FACIAL HAIR POLICY
  • LIBERAL TATTOO POLICY

DIVISION OPPORTUNITIES

• PATROL                                               

• TRAINING

• SWAT                                                            

• SPECIAL EVENTS

• K-9                                                                

• CRIME SCENE

• TRAFFIC / MOTORS                                     

• DRONE

• INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES                           

• NEGOTIATIONS

• INTELLIGENCE & CRIME ANALYSIS     

• CIT PROGRAM

• DIGITAL EVIDENCE                                       

• JUDICIAL SERVICES

• PUBLIC RELATIONS

These will be Part of the Recruitment Process

  1. Essential Job Functions (PDF)
  2. Physical Fitness Test (PDF)
  3. Requirements (PDF)
  4. Tattoo Policy (PDF)
  5. Testing Procedures (PDF)