Emergency Communications Specialist — Rotating Shifts

National Public Safety Careers; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; 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 recruiting Public Safety Dispatchers and Telecommunicators for opportunities in Long Key, FL. Responsibilities include taking calls, dispatching police, fire, and EMS, and coordinating with responders.

The role blends communication, technology, and decision-making to organize information and apply procedures while keeping callers informed. Applicants should expect shift work, including nights, weekends and holidays, with potential overtime during emergencies.

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

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is recruiting Public Safety Dispatchers and Telecommunicators for opportunities in Long Key, FL. Responsibilities include taking calls, dispatching police, fire, and EMS, and coordinating with responders.

The role blends communication, technology, and decision-making to organize information and apply procedures while keeping callers informed. Applicants should expect shift work, including nights, weekends and holidays, with potential overtime during emergencies.