Emergency Communications Dispatcher — Real-Time Response

National Public Safety Careers; Dry Branch (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 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 seeks Public Safety Dispatcher/Telecommunicator in Drybranch, WV. You will take emergency and nonemergency calls, verify locations, classify requests, and operate CAD, telephony, mapping and radio systems to coordinate responders.

You'll join a high-stakes team requiring accuracy, composure under pressure, and strict adherence to procedures. Continuous staffing, nights and weekends, flexible shifts may apply depending on agency needs.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level and experienced classifications may have different qualifications, training expectations, and compensation.
• Certifications depend on the services handled and the jurisdiction’s training standards.

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 proficiency

Active listening

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Public Safety Dispatcher/Telecommunicator in Drybranch, WV. You will take emergency and nonemergency calls, verify locations, classify requests, and operate CAD, telephony, mapping and radio systems to coordinate responders.

You'll join a high-stakes team requiring accuracy, composure under pressure, and strict adherence to procedures. Continuous staffing, nights and weekends, flexible shifts may apply depending on agency needs.