Looking for law enforcement careers in Gulfport, MS?

If the answer to that question is yes, be sure to fill out the application below to get in touch with our team of professionals at Harrison County Sheriff’s Office. If you have any questions regarding the open position and job requirements, we’d be more than happy to answer them for you. You can also visit our office in person to apply. We look forward to hearing from you and working with you in the near future!

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Current Job Openings

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Warden's Secretary – 5/15/2025

Inventory Clerk – 5/15/2025

Transport Deputy – Continuous

Patrol Deputy – Continuous

Corrections Deputy – Continuous

Dispatcher – Continuous

Reserve Deputy – Continuous

Application Requirements

To apply for employment you must submit:

Completed Applications
Color Photo Of Yourself
Copy Of Your Driver’s License
Copy of Your Social Security Card

Some requirements include (varies depending on specific position):

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have a valid Mississippi Driver’s License.
Must consent to fingerprinting.
Must consent to background investigation.
Must have good references documenting good moral character, personal integrity and professional and ethical work related performance.

Download Employment Application

Once you have downloaded the Application (by clicking the link below), you can open it with Adobe Reader and fill out each of the required fields to apply for a career in law enforcement for the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office. To highlight all available form fields, including required fields, click “highlight fields” at the top of the document. Once you have completed the Application, complete the application process by one of the methods below:

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Apply by Email

You must have a valid email account and Adobe Reader installed on your computer. Download the Application to your computer, open it in Adobe Reader (not in a web browser), fill out the application, and then save the completed document to your PC. You will need to manually email the completed form to [email protected]

Apply in Person

Once you have downloaded the Application (by clicking the link above), you can open it with Adobe Reader and fill out each of the required fields to apply for a career in law enforcement for the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office. To highlight all available form fields, including required fields, click “highlight fields” at the top of the document. Once you have completed the Application, email it to [email protected]

Apply by Post Office Mail Delivery

Complete the Sheriff’s Application by filling out each of the required fields. To highlight all available form fields, including required fields, click “highlight fields” at the top of the document. Once you have completed the document, print out your application, attach a copy of the required documents (photo, driver’s license, Social Security Card) and mail to:

Harrison County Sheriff’s Office
ATTN: JoDee Rippy
10451 Larkin Smith Drive
Gulfport, MS 39503

Employment Inquiries

Jodee Rippy – Human Resources Director

Harrison County Adult Detention Center

10451 Larkin Smith Drive, Gulfport, MS 39503

(p) 228-896-0691 (f) 228-896-0608

Email JoDee Rippy

The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We accept all applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.