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24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MS

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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 #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Mississippi