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Southaven Police Department launches hiring drive

The Southaven Police Department said on Facebook that it is hiring and listed competitive pay and benefits as incentives for applicants.

The department posted that positions include a competitive salary, an advanced training program, exceptional benefits and overtime opportunities. It directed prospective applicants to southaven.org/jobs.aspx, provided a link to more information at southavenpolice.org and offered an email contact at policejobs@southaven.org.

Southaven is a city in DeSoto County, Mississippi, and its police department is the municipal agency responsible for public safety in the community. Municipal recruiting announcements typically aim to fill patrol, investigative and support roles that maintain routine services and emergency response capabilities.

Recruitment and retention have been focal points for many law enforcement agencies in recent years, and departments often highlight training and benefits to attract candidates. The Southaven Police Department did not provide additional details in the post. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."