• Mississippi Department of Public Safety

    Cadet Class 71 Application
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  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PATROL SCHOOL CLASS 71

    Per MS Code § 45-3-9, at the time of appointment, applicant shall be twenty-one (21) years of age, a citizen of the United States, a resident of the State of Mississippi, and of good moral character. The applicant shall have a high school diploma or GED.
         
      I. APPLICATION  

    You are to complete ALL SECTIONS of the application and provide the following attachments:
      A. Photocopy of your Driver License.  
      B. Copy of your Highschool transcripts/diploma or GED certificate. If you have college credit hours a copy of your college transcripts/diploma.  
      C. Photocopy of your Social Security Card.  
      D. Copy of DD-214, if applicable, or other proof of military service.  
         
    These items might take some time to obtain, so you will need to request them as soon as possible in order to meet the application deadline. The attachments will become the property of MDPS and will not be returned to you. No application will be accepted unless it is complete, and all required documents are attached. Once the application has been approved, information will be forwarded via email regarding each step in the process. The entire process consists of:
     
      1. Application Approval.  
      2. Agility/PT/Drug Test and Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI).  
      3. Computerized Testing (Reading).  
      4. Structured Oral Process (SOP).  
      5. Candidate Profile Summary (CPS).  
      6. Fingerprinting, Polygraph and Psychological Screening.  
      7. Orientation  
      8. Begin Patrol School  
         
      II. DRUG SCREEN AND PHYSICAL EXAM  
    Each applicant must pass a drug screening. If you are taking any prescribed medications, you will need to provide proof of your prescription(s) at the time of the drug screening.
    The pre-entrance health screening conducted by the University of Mississippi Medical Center will be administered during your initial physical training (PT) assessment. The cost of the screening is $94.19 and is non-refundable. Payment is required upon completion of your application. Please be advised that applications will not be processed until the health screening fee has been paid in full.
     
      III. PHYSICAL TRAINING TESTING DAY  
    It is not advisable to drink highly caffeinated beverages/energy drinks or consume any enhanced energy products prior to participating in, or during the course of, the agility/physical testing process. This could affect your physical test results and may disqualify you from the process.
     
    You must be able to complete the 70% physical test requirements listed below:
     
    Age Groups 20-29 30-39 40+
    Male Female Male Female Male Female
    1.5 mile run
    (minutes)    		 14:30 17:18 15:30 18:30 16:30 19:42
    Agility Run
    (seconds)    		 18:60 21:10 19:10 22:20 20:05 23:85
     

    Push Ups (70% min. for Pre-entrance)
    Age  20-21 22-26 27-31 32-36 37-41 42-46 47-51 52+
    Male 52 50 48 43 42 36 32 26
    Female 28 26 24 22 18 17 13 12
     

     Any applicant who fails any part of this phase of testing will be immediately disqualified from the candidate process.
     

    **All application process dates, times, and locations will be communicated through email. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all information is correct.**
     

    **All applicants will receive an email once your application is approved. If you do not receive an email please check your spam/junk folder before contacting administration.**
     

     For additional questions or concerns related to the candidate application process, please contact the Administrative Operations Division at 601-987-1259 or email us at adminop@dps.ms.gov.

     

  • The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is committed to maintaining an efficient and effective workforce by selecting qualified and capable applicants through a fair and non-discriminatory selection process. The Department will evaluate any applicant who may have engaged in or committed any crime or act mentioned in the Application Disqualifiers list below. If any of these disqualifiers are confirmed, an applicant will be disqualified from the application process. 

     

    1. Conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within the past three years.
    2. Conviction of two or more DUI’s, regardless of the time frame.
    3. Any conviction for domestic violence.
    4. Involvement in any sexual act classified as incest or child molestation.
    5. Any involvement with the creation, viewing, possession, marketing or distribution of child pornography since the age of 18.
    6. Any act that led to a dishonorable discharge from any Armed Forced branch.
    7. Current abuse of drugs or alcohol.
    8. Any felony conviction.
    9. Use of non-prescribed steroids in the last three years.
    10. Any act of dishonesty, such as lying, committing perjury, or falsifying a document while under oath or in a sworn or notarized document.
    11. Any act of dishonesty, such as lying or misrepresenting any material fact during the application process, background investigation, or polygraph examination.
    12. Facilitating the illegal purchase or sale of narcotics.
    13. Use of any Schedule I controlled substance, or use of a Schedule II controlled substance without a prescription, since turning 18, within the last five years. Marijuana will be considered separately.

    NOTE: A complete background check is not mandatory for disqualifications indicated; however, relevant documentation should be attached to the applicant's file. 

  • Tattoo Policy 

    1. Applicants with any tattoo, body art, branding, or scarification that contains offensive or extremist, sexist, racist or gang-related material shall be disqualified. Applicants with any tattoo, body art, branding, or scarification on the head, neck, face, hands or fingers shall be disqualified.
    2. Applicants are permitted to have a wedding band tattoo no wider than 1/4 inch on one finger.

  • -Applicants shall be granted the opportunity to gain compliance with this policy before the PT process. Any applicant who is unwilling or unable to comply with this policy by the PT process shall be dismissed.

  • Name

    First, Middle, Last Name Required
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Which are you applying for?*

  • All sections must be completed before submission

    • Applicant Information 
    • Sex*
    • Is your mailing address different than your residential address?*
    • Have you ever legally changed your name?*
    • Date of Birth*
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    • Marital Status*
    • Has your privilege to operate a motor vehicle ever been suspended or revoked?*
    • Are you a resident of Mississippi?*
    • Are you a citizen of the United States?*
    • Have you been naturalized?*
    • Date
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    • Education and Employment History 
    • Which do you possess?*
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    • Did you attend college?*
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    • Were you ever dismissed from a school, or were any disciplinary actions including scholastic probation ever taken against you during your scholastic career?*
    • Have you ever been dismissed from a Law Enforcement Training Facility due to disciplinary action?*
    • Are you currently employed?*
    • Have you ever had any disciplinary actions taken against you at a place of employment? (Including verbal, written, suspension, days off, etc.)*
    • Have you ever been dismissed or asked to resign from any employment/position you held?*
    • In reference to your employment history, are there any employers who would give you a negative reference?*
    • Have you ever been employed by a Federal or State agency?*
    • Military Service 
    • Select one of the following regarding military service
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    • Do you have any infractions, including arrests, reprimands, court-martials, captain's masts, company punishments, or Article 15s, while in the military, including the Reserve or National Guard?
    • Were you ever disciplined in the military service?*
    • Criminal History 
    • Have you ever been arrested or charged with a felony violation?*
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    • Have you ever been arrested or charged with a misdemeanor violation?*
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    • Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the statute?*

    • *Note: Any person who makes any false affidavit or knowingly swears or affirms falsely to any matter or thing required by the terms of this application to
      be sworn to or affirmed, is guilty of perjury and upon conviction, shall be punishable by fine or imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years.

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    • Have you ever been a party to any civil (garnishments, bankruptcy, etc.), quasi-criminal or chancery action, in County, Circuit or Chancery Court?*
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    • Have you ever received a traffic citation/ticket?*
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    • Cadet Polygraph Questionnaire 

    • Select Yes or No if you have ever been charged with any of the following crimes:

    • Murder?*
    • Kidnapping?*
    • Physical Assault?*
    • Domestic violence?*
    • Physical Assault with a weapon?*
    • Bribery?*
    • Perjury?*
    • Robbery?*
    • Terrorist threats?*
    • Organized criminal activity?*
    • Criminal gang activity?*
    • Child molestation?*
    • Child pornography?*
    • Sexual contact with a child?*
    • Sexual assault?*
    • Prostitution?*
    • Stalking?*
    • Sexual harassment?*

    • Property Crime

      Select Yes or No if you have ever been charged with any of the following:
    • Shoplifting or other theft of merchandise?*
    • Theft of cash?*
    • Theft from an employee or employer?*
    • Theft of military items?*
    • Burglary?*
    • Insurance fraud?*
    • Identity theft?*
    • Forgery?*
    • Theft of vehicle?*
    • Vandalism?*
    • Criminal mischief?*
    • Hit and run?*
    • Arson?*
    • Have you ever experimented with any drug, including, but not limited to, marijuana, K2, spice, bath salts, steroids, prescription drugs, ecstasy, methamphetamine?*
    • Have you previously, or are you currently employed as a law enforcement officer, custodial officer, or correctional officer?*
    • While employed as a law enforcement officer, custodial officer, or correctional officer, have you ever experimented with drugs, including marijuana or steroids without a prescription?*
    • Have you ever been involved in the process of selling, manufacturing, cultivating, transporting, or delivering any type of drug for any reason?*
    • Have you ever been a member of any group or organization that advocates violent dissent or the overthrow of the United States government?*
    • Have you ever been a member of, or had any association with, a group or organization that advocates violence, racism, or illegal activities, including, but not limited to, the Aryan Brotherhood, Bandidos, Crips, MS-13, Simon City Royals (SCR) or Gangster Disciples?*
    • Did you apply to DPS for any reason other than gainful employment?*
    • Have you done anything in your past that, if known by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, you feel could possibly affect your application of employment?*
    • Medical History Evaluation 

    • Emergency Contact

    • Format: (000) 000-0000.

    • The questionnaire is designated to ensure your entire medical history is thoroughly documented to the best of your knowledge based on the 2018 National Fire Protection Agency Occupational Medical Program Standards and reviewed by a licensed healthcare provided prior to beginning any occupational training. If you are being treated by a physician, or other medical provider, for any chronic medical condition it is advised to obtain additional documentation from your primary provider detailing your chronic medical condition before your physical evaluation by the UMMC Provider(s).

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    • Are you taking any medications to include prescription or over the counter?*
    • Do you use any kind of tobacco or have you ever used them?*
    • How often do you consume alcohol?*
    • Authorization to Release Information 

    • Authorization to Release Information

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    •                                                                                             {date95}

      I, {first477} {last479} have submitted an application to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety and desire them to be informed of my past records and character whether it be financial, academic, military, medical employment, judicial, or personal references. I, {first477} {last479}, being under no disability whatsoever, herby authorize the release of all such information, privileged or otherwise, the Department of Public Safety and its representatives, and release all contributing parties of such information from any charges or liabilities whatsoever and through the furnishing of said information.

    • I, {first477} {last479} certify that all information pertaining to this
      background application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I fully understand
      that any misrepresentation herein may lead to a rejection of my application, removal of my
      name from the list of eligibles, and/or dismissal from this process.

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