Dispatcher I - Harrison County

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Dispatcher I - Harrison County

Salary

$32,465.54 Annually

Location

24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9664-0727-20260814Hn

Department

0727 - Mississippi State Patrol

Opening Date

08/21/2026

Closing Date

9/15/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$32,465.54

Agency Maximum Salary

$32,465.54

Preferred Qualifications

Requires Graduation from high school or equivalent and 0-1 years of experience.

About the Agency

At the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, we are committed to making our state a safer place for all three million residents. Our dedicated team handles essential tasks, such as issuing driver's licenses and firearm permits, patrolling roads and highways, and combating drug trafficking. Additionally, we provide critical training and certification to law enforcement agencies and conduct thorough forensic analyses and investigations. Join us in our mission to enhance safety and security in Mississippi. For inquiries about this position, please reach out to humanresources@dps.ms.gov.

About the Position

This job opportunity is in the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol Division, TROOP K, in HARRISON COUNTY, MS. This first-level technical position is responsible for communicating with and dispatching public safety personnel. Incumbents respond to emergency and distress calls; dispatch public safety personnel/officers; respond to inquiries by the public and other public safety agencies; interact with city, county, state, and federal public safety personnel; and maintain records of all dispatches.

What you'll need to be Successful

Listening and Verbal Communication; Dependability; Emotional Control; Multi-tasking; Documentation

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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits. Wellness BenefitsEmployees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible. Life InsuranceAll eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices. Optional InsurancesMany agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. Flexible Spending AccountsMany state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes. Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually. Military LeaveIn accordance with fed