Emergency Public Safety Dispatcher & Telecommunicator

National Public Safety Careers; Rutherford (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Public Safety Dispatchers/Telecommunicators for Gibson, TN. Responsibilities include taking requests, verifying locations, and coordinating responders using CAD and radio systems.

The role may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during staffing shortages or emergencies. A high school diploma is commonly required, with certifications varying by agency and jurisdiction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Accurate typing, active listening, and clear communication essential.
• Certifications depend on services handled and jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Process emergency and nonemergency requests for public safety assistance.
• Verify incident locations and gather essential caller information.
• Operate CAD, telephone, mapping, and radio systems.
• Coordinate response resources within assigned qualifications.
• Monitor unit status and communicate significant incident updates.
• Maintain records and follow information-security requirements.

Skills

Accurate typing

Active listening

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer-aided dispatch

Radio systems

Mapping software

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Public Safety Dispatchers/Telecommunicators for Gibson, TN. Responsibilities include taking requests, verifying locations, and coordinating responders using CAD and radio systems.

The role may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during staffing shortages or emergencies. A high school diploma is commonly required, with certifications varying by agency and jurisdiction.