Emergency Communications Dispatcher | Public Safety (Gainesville)

Georgia Department of Public Safety; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Safety seeks a Georgia State Patrol Dispatcher for the Gainesville area. The role serves as the vital link between the public and Troopers, monitoring radios, computer, and telephone systems to coordinate calls and ensure officer safety.

The position requires a US citizen, 18+ years old, with a high school diploma or equivalent, and POST certification. Applicants undergo a multi-stage pre-employment process and may work rotating day, afternoon, and evening shifts

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen, 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet certification requirements for peace officers as per POST.
• Background and medical checks are part of the pre-employment process.

Responsibilities

• Operates radio and other data transmitting equipment.
• Coordinates radio and data communication traffic.
• Reports and interprets emergency and non-emergency information.

Skills

Keyboarding skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

US Citizen

18 years old

High school diploma or equivalent

POST certification requirements

Tools

Radio systems

Computers

Telephone systems

Job description

Georgia Department of Public Safety seeks a Georgia State Patrol Dispatcher for the Gainesville area. The role serves as the vital link between the public and Troopers, monitoring radios, computer, and telephone systems to coordinate calls and ensure officer safety.

The position requires a US citizen, 18+ years old, with a high school diploma or equivalent, and POST certification. Applicants undergo a multi-stage pre-employment process and may work rotating day, afternoon, and evening shifts