Sheriff/Police Chief Salary in Mississippi

Sheriff/Police Chief Salary in Mississippi

How much does a Sheriff/Police Chief make in Mississippi? The average Sheriff/Police Chief salary in Mississippi is $106,397 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $100,466 and $112,865. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $95,066 MS April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $100,466 MS April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $106,397 MS April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $112,865 MS April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $118,753 MS April 24, 2024
25% $100,466 10% $95,066 90% $118,753 75% $112,865 $106,397 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Leadership 6.49%
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Medical Emergency 1.13%
Others 90.65%

Job Description for Sheriff/Police Chief

Sheriff/Police Chief enforces the law on a town, city, or county level. Responsibilities include police service planning, organizational development, personnel management, community policing, and community relations. Being a Sheriff/Police Chief may also be involved in administrative, financial/budgetary, and operations/labor relations tasks. Requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Additionally, Sheriff/Police Chief typically reports to an elected official. The Sheriff/Police Chief manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Sheriff/Police Chief typically requires at least 10 years of law enforcement experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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    VNSW has been a reputable organization known throughout Westchester and our surrounding counties for over 120 years. Join our team with a proud past and a ...
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  • West Virginia Department of Health - Charleston, WV
    The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health (BPH), Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) is currently...
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    Chief Architect. Why This is an Exciting Role. This BI&A PRIME contract is seeking a Chief Architect to join their program. In this role, you will assist w...
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  • Moses / Weitzman Health System - Middletown, CT
    Job Description Summary. Job Description. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for CHCI is responsible first and foremost for the safety, quality, and effective...
    - 3 Months Ago
  • Santa Rosa Community Health - Santa Rosa, CA
    Position Title: Chief Medical Officer. Reports to: Chief Executive Officer. Salary Range: $298,300 - $393,300. Join Us. United in heart, health, and justic...
    - 2 Months Ago

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Olive Branch, MS Avg. Salary $111,288 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Abbeville, MS Avg. Salary $110,930 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Aberdeen, MS Avg. Salary $101,030 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Ackerman, MS Avg. Salary $100,672 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Algoma, MS Avg. Salary $100,672 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alligator, MS Avg. Salary $104,966 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Amory, MS Avg. Salary $100,672 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Anguilla, MS Avg. Salary $105,085 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Arcola, MS Avg. Salary $106,040 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Arkabutla, MS Avg. Salary $110,930 Date Updated April 24, 2024
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About Mississippi    Mississippi is bordered to the north by Tennessee, to the east by Alabama, to the south by Louisiana and a narrow coast on the Gulf of Mexico; and to ....More

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