Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Rosendale (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers invites qualified applicants to join public safety dispatch teams in Rosendale, MO. The role focuses on processing emergencies, coordinating responders, and maintaining critical communications across CAD, telephones, radios, and maps.

Ideal candidates display accurate typing, active listening, and clear communication. Background checks and jurisdiction-specific training are typical; incumbent staff may work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; certifications vary by jurisdiction.
• Accurate typing, active listening and clear communication essential.
• Experience with dispatch or public safety systems preferred; background checks may apply.

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 CAD, 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

Active listening

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD)

Radio systems

Telephone systems

Mapping software

Job description

National Public Safety Careers invites qualified applicants to join public safety dispatch teams in Rosendale, MO. The role focuses on processing emergencies, coordinating responders, and maintaining critical communications across CAD, telephones, radios, and maps.

Ideal candidates display accurate typing, active listening, and clear communication. Background checks and jurisdiction-specific training are typical; incumbent staff may work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.