Dispatcher I

State of Mississippi; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a Dispatcher I in Harrison County, MS, to perform technical emergency telecommunications dispatch work and coordinate public safety responses. Duties include operating telephone and radio equipment, maintaining radio contact with responders, and handling incident dispatches with professional judgment.

The role requires ensuring accurate records, responding to inquiries, and working rotating day and night shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-1 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly via radio transmissions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate telephone, radio, and other telecommunications equipment to dispatch public safety personnel.
• Maintain regular radio contact with all public safety personnel.
• Respond to emergency and distress calls and coordinate dispatch with responding units.
• Maintain records of all dispatches and incidents; exercise independent judgment per procedures.

Skills

Radio communications

Telephone

Radio equipment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Telephone

Radio

Job description

Dispatcher I in 24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

$25,000.00 - $28,000.00 Annually

Location

24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9664-0450-20260921harri

0450 - MARINE RESOURCES

Opening Date

09/22/2026

10/5/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$25,000.00

$28,000.00

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.

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 0-1 years of experience.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201