Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking a Public Safety Dispatcher/Telecommunicator for Una, SC. The role involves taking calls, dispatching police/fire units, and EMS coordination with a focus on accuracy and rapid decision-making.

The position may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime in line with staffing needs and emergencies. A high school diploma is commonly required, and strong typing and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Applicants should demonstrate accurate typing, active listening, clear communication, and the ability to switch between tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process emergency and nonemergency requests for public safety assistance
• Verify incident locations and gather essential caller information
• Classify and prioritize requests using approved procedures
• Operate computer-aided dispatch, telephone, mapping, and radio systems
• Coordinate response resources within assigned qualifications
• Monitor unit status and communicate significant incident updates
• Support interagency coordination and requests for additional assistance
• Maintain accurate records and follow information-security requirements

Skills

Typing skills

Active listening

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking a Public Safety Dispatcher/Telecommunicator for Una, SC. The role involves taking calls, dispatching police/fire units, and EMS coordination with a focus on accuracy and rapid decision-making.

The position may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime in line with staffing needs and emergencies. A high school diploma is commonly required, and strong typing and communication skills are essential.