Emergency Communications Dispatcher — Rotating Shifts

National Public Safety Careers; Weston Lakes (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks qualified candidates for public safety dispatcher roles in Weston, TX. The position involves handling emergency and nonemergency requests, verifying locations, and prioritizing incidents using established procedures.

You will operate CAD, telephone, mapping, and radio systems to coordinate responders. The role requires accurate typing, active listening, and clear communication, with the ability to multitask in a demanding public safety environment and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; qualifications vary by service and jurisdiction.
• Accurate typing, active listening, and clear communication are essential.
• Ability to switch between tasks and maintain focus in a high‑pressure environment.

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 accuracy

Active listening

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks qualified candidates for public safety dispatcher roles in Weston, TX. The position involves handling emergency and nonemergency requests, verifying locations, and prioritizing incidents using established procedures.

You will operate CAD, telephone, mapping, and radio systems to coordinate responders. The role requires accurate typing, active listening, and clear communication, with the ability to multitask in a demanding public safety environment and