Emergency Communications Specialist | Dispatcher

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Homer (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Homer, NE is seeking qualified Public Safety Dispatchers and Telecommunicators to join our teams. You will gather, classify, and relay critical information to responders, and operate dispatch systems to support police, fire, and EMS operations.

Employees may face night/weekend shifts and require strict adherence to agency procedures, confidentiality, and continuous staffing to ensure public safety during emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required.
• Certifications vary by jurisdiction and service handled.
• Typing, listening, and clear communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Process emergency and nonemergency requests.
• Verify incident locations and gather caller information.
• Classify and prioritize requests using procedures.
• Operate CAD, telephone, mapping, and radio systems.
• Coordinate response resources within qualifications.
• Monitor unit status and relay significant updates.
• Support interagency coordination and requests for assistance.
• Maintain accurate records and protect information confidentiality.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Clear communication

Multitasking

Decision making

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAD systems

Radio systems

Mapping software

Telephone systems

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Homer, NE is seeking qualified Public Safety Dispatchers and Telecommunicators to join our teams. You will gather, classify, and relay critical information to responders, and operate dispatch systems to support police, fire, and EMS operations.

Employees may face night/weekend shifts and require strict adherence to agency procedures, confidentiality, and continuous staffing to ensure public safety during emergencies.