Marine Fisheries Law Enforcement Telecommunicator
Quick Summary
• Safety of all Marine Patrol Officers and DEQ staff. Safety checks and knowing locations of all on duty officers are top priorities.• Maintaining a “CAD” log for all officer activity.
Must meet the applicable education, employment, and training standards as required to be Department of Criminal Information (DCI) certified.
The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:
• Safety of all Marine Patrol Officers and DEQ staff. Safety checks and knowing locations of all on duty officers are top priorities.
• Maintaining a “CAD” log for all officer activity.
• Maintain all training and certifications required.
• Answering incoming calls from the public and transferring to the appropriate employees. Serves as backup for the receptionist. Assists public with general questions as well as violation reporting for law enforcement.
• Dependability and punctuality are very important.
• Running checks for officers in the field through multiple platforms including FIN, GoOutdoors, CJLEADS, DCI, and eWarrants.
Recruitment Range - $32,287 - $44,352
Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.
- DCI Certification preferred but not required. Certification will be required within 120 days.
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is responsible for the stewardship of the state’s marine and estuarine resources. The DMF’s jurisdiction encompasses all coastal waters and extends to 3 miles offshore. Agency policies are established by the nine-member Marine Fisheries Commission and the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality. North Carolina is a member of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, and the National Shellfish Sanitation Program. Click here to learn more about the Division of Marine Fisheries.
If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and sufficient experience to demonstrate an ability to work effectively under pressure situations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requirements
~1 min readMust meet the applicable education, employment, and training standards as required to be Department of Criminal Information (DCI) certified.
Must be DCI certified or become certified within 120 days of employment.
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
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About this job
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 10 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 6, 2026
- First seen
- October 7, 2026
- Last seen
- October 16, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 8
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 28%
- Scored at
- October 16, 2026
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