# Mississippi State Guard jobs and careers

> 0 open roles at Mississippi State Guard as of October 23, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/mississippi-state-guard

The Mississippi State Guard (MSSG) is the constitutionally authorized State Defense Force of the state of Mississippi. Operating under the authority of the Mississippi Military Department it is on an equal constitutional basis with the Mississippi Army National Guard, (MSARNG) and the Mississippi Air National Guard (MSANG). The Commanding General of the State Guard is appointed by the Adjutant General of the State of Mississippi, and answers directly to him. Further all Commissioned Officer appointments and or promotions must be approved by the Adjutant General. The State Guard is an all-volunteer organization tasked with supplementing the forces of the Mississippi Army National Guard and/or Air National Guard upon the order of the Governor of the State of Mississippi through the Adjutant General of the State of Mississippi. While its primary mission is to assist in coping with any man-made or natural disaster, the MSSG trains to be ready to meet any assignment. As a State Guard Unit, it is not subject to any federal authority with regard to assignment and/or control. The Mississippi State Guard is most closely aligned with the traditional concept of 'state militia': members are volunteers, self-equipped (armed only under special circumstances, as defined in law), can only operate within the borders of the state, and are unpaid unless activated to assist or backfill the MSNG.

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 0 |
| Headquarters | Jackson, MS, United States |
| Employees | 125 |
| Industries | Military |
| Website | https://msstateguard.org |

## Leadership

- John B. Carter, Commanding General
- James Mathews, Battalion Commander 120th MP Battalion, MSSG
- Randall R. Saxton, Chief Of Staff, Colonel

## Common questions

### Is Mississippi State Guard hiring right now?

Mississippi State Guard has no open roles listed as of October 23, 2026. Roles appear here as soon as they are posted on Mississippi State Guard's careers site.

### Where is Mississippi State Guard headquartered?

Mississippi State Guard is headquartered in Jackson, MS, United States.

### Who leads Mississippi State Guard?

John B. Carter, Commanding General, is at the top of Mississippi State Guard's org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at Mississippi State Guard?

Pick a role on Mississippi State Guard's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Mississippi State Guard's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.