The City of Pascagoula employs approximately 275 individuals. City employees enjoy rewarding careers in areas such law enforcement, fire fighting, parks and recreation, public utilities, clerical and administrative support, professional, technical, and management fields.

To attract and retain the best possible individuals, the City provides competitive pay and an outstanding benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance (includes prescription drug and vision benefits)
• Basic term life insurance
• Low cost dental insurance
• Voluntary insurances at competitive group rates
• Member of Public Employees' Retirement System of Mississippi
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 12 days of sick leave per year
• Deferred Compensation
• Free family support and referral programs in the event of a personal or family crisis (Employee assistance program)
• Free life insurance for employees
• Liberal vacation leave (as much as two to three weeks the first year of employment)
• Retirement plan through the Public Employees' Retirement System of Mississippi with vesting after eight years
• Single and family health insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees
• Education compensation
• Free family support and referral programs in the event of a personal or family crisis (Employee assistance program)