The City of Jackson Human Resources Department delivers comprehensive support to departments, employees, and the public through fair and equitable policies and practices. Partnering across the City, Human Resources provides guidance and value-added services that help achieve organizational goals and support employees on behalf of the Administration.
The City of Jackson offers medical insurance through United Health to all eligible employees and retirees. Eligible employees include all regular full-time employees, all regular part-time employees who work an average of 30+ hours per week, and all school crossing guards employed prior to July 1, 1993, regardless of hours worked. Employees share in the cost of such plans.
Eligible City of Jackson retirees include retirees who are under the age of 65 and their dependents. (Retirees under age 65 entitled to Medicare due to disability and their dependents are not eligible for coverage.) It also includes all City of Jackson Police Officers and Firefighters and their Dependents retired under the 20-year plan who are not eligible for or entitled to Medicare Benefits.
A group dental insurance plan is available for all eligible employees and retirees. The Dental Plan is fully-funded through Delta Dental and paid at 100% by the employee. The City of Jackson reserves the right to change carriers, modify covered benefits, or make any other changes to the dental plan as necessary to serve the best interest of the employees and the City of Jackson.
Holidays — City offices are closed in recognition of ten (10) holidays each year. The list of holidays may be amended at any time by the Governor or municipal governing authority. Holiday pay does not count as hours worked for calculation of overtime. Specific holidays to be observed are:
Please contact Dr. Angela Johnson, Benefits Administrator @ 601-960-1051 or Email: angelaj@jacksonms.gov or Seprena Moore, Benefits Specialist @ 601-960-2288 Email: seprenam@jacksonms.gov with any City of Jackson Insurance Benefits questions.
