All potential applicants wishing to be employed with the Moss Point Police Department must be able to pass a written exam given by the Civil Service Commission along with a physical agility test comprised of the following:
- Mile and and a half run (1.5)
- Agility Run
- Push-ups
The required times and amounts needed to pass are based on age and gender. All applicants must be able to pass all three events at the 50% requirement in order to proceed with the hiring process. (The 70% requirement listed is what is needed in order to graduate the police academy).
Training Academy Requirements
Please look at the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer Training Academy Requirements for Graduation.