Emergency Communications Dispatcher I – Coastal MS

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

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.