| Location | Harrison County, MS |
| Salary | $28,542.30–$34,397.88 Per Year |
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 states 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 youll 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.
Characteristics of Work
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Health/Prescription Insurance
Eligible 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 Benefits
Employees 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 Insurance
All 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 Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many 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 Leave
Full-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 Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?
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How many years of relevant experience do you have? (Refer to the job posting for an explanation of relevant experience.)
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Do you have two (2) years or more of emergency telecommunications experience?
Required Question
Employer State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
601-359-1406