Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; WaKeeney (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Professional development

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking a Public Safety Dispatcher / Telecommunicator in Wakeeney, KS. The role supports emergency communications by taking calls, dispatching police, fire, and medical resources, and coordinating with responders.

You will apply agency procedures, verify locations, and maintain accurate records while staying calm under pressure. We offer positions that may require night and weekend hours, with shift rotations and overtime during peak periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Accurate typing, active listening, and clear communication.
• Ability to switch between tasks while remaining accurate.

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

Active listening

Clear communication

Multitasking

Information prioritization

CAD software

Radio systems

Telephone systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Radio systems

Telephone systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking a Public Safety Dispatcher / Telecommunicator in Wakeeney, KS. The role supports emergency communications by taking calls, dispatching police, fire, and medical resources, and coordinating with responders.

You will apply agency procedures, verify locations, and maintain accurate records while staying calm under pressure. We offer positions that may require night and weekend hours, with shift rotations and overtime during peak periods.