Dispatcher II

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Dispatcher II

Salary

$28,542.30 - $34,397.88 Annually

Location

24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9665-0450-20260728HAR

Department

0450 - MARINE RESOURCES

Opening Date

07/29/2026

Closing Date

8/7/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$28,542.30

Agency Maximum Salary

$34,397.88

About the Agency

Located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Biloxi, the MDMR manages all marine life, public trust wetlands, adjacent uplands and waterfront areas to provide optimal commercial, recreational, educational and economical uses of these resources that are consistent with environmental concerns and social changes. Our mission is to enhance, protect and conserve the state's marine interests.

About the Position

This position performs technical emergency telecommunications dispatch work. The duties include operating telephone, radio, and other telecommunications equipment; staying in regular radio contact with all public safety personnel; responding to the emergency and distress calls; dispatching public safety personnel/officers and/or requesting other public safety entities to dispatch additional public safety personnel to the scene, as needed; responding to inquiries by the public and other public safety agencies; interacting with city, county, state, and federal public safety personnel; and maintaining records of all dispatches. The work requires the exercise of independent judgment and discretion in decision making and knowledge of public safety procedures and protocol. The incumbent reports directly to the Dispatch Team Lead from whom supervision and on-the-job training is received through regular reports and conferences.

What you'll need to be Successful

Ability to communicate clearly via radio transmissions and flexibility to work rotating day and night shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires Graduation from high school or equivalent and 2-4 years of experience. Agency Preferred Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum two (2) years of emergency telecommunications experience.

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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 unreimbur