Bill > SB2336

This bill amends the salary schedule for sworn officers at the Mississippi Department of Public Safety and the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, providing a $6,000 across-the-board salary increase for all ranks and experience levels. The bill updates the existing salary scale, increasing base pay for positions ranging from Trooper to Colonel, with specific adjustments for both Highway Patrol and Bureau of Narcotics officers. For example, a basic Trooper's salary would increase from $54,000 to $60,000, while a Colonel's salary would rise from $131,750 to $137,750. The changes apply to full-time sworn officers and maintain the existing structure of rank and years of experience-based compensation. The salary increases will take effect on July 1, 2025, and continue to allow the State Personnel Board flexibility in adjusting salaries for law enforcement officers in various divisions, including Commercial Transportation Enforcement, Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, and Capitol Police. This update aims to provide competitive compensation for public safety officers across different ranks and experience levels within the department.

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