Emergency Communications Specialist

National Public Safety Careers; China (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; 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 qualified Public Safety Dispatchers and Telecommunicators for opportunities in Maine's China Village area. You will process emergency and nonemergency requests, verify locations, classify priorities, and operate CAD, telephone, mapping, and radio systems to coordinate responders.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, demonstrate accurate typing and active listening, and follow agency procedures.

Qualifications

• Typing accuracy and listening skills required.
• Ability to follow agency procedures and classify requests.

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

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer-aided dispatch (CAD)

Radio systems

Mapping software

Telephone system

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking qualified Public Safety Dispatchers and Telecommunicators for opportunities in Maine's China Village area. You will process emergency and nonemergency requests, verify locations, classify priorities, and operate CAD, telephone, mapping, and radio systems to coordinate responders.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, demonstrate accurate typing and active listening, and follow agency procedures.