Night Public Safety Dispatcher & Crisis Communicator

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, seeks a Communication Officer for the Public Safety team to handle emergency and non-emergency calls, monitor alarms, and coordinate responses on a hospital campus.

Role requires night hours (10:00 pm–6:30 am), 32 hours/week, and rotating weekends/holidays, with a minimum of a high school diploma or GED and 2–5 years of related experience. Opportunities for professional growth available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED minimum.
• 2-5 years experience in public safety or related field.
• Night shifts and rotating weekends/holidays required.

Responsibilities

• Manages and responds to public safety radio and phone systems.
• Utilizes dispatch software to relay calls and coordinate responders.
• Performs crisis intervention over the telephone.
• Monitors alarms and security systems and documents incidents.
• Maintains knowledge of campus layout and emergency procedures.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Public safety communications

Crisis intervention

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Barnes-Jewish Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, seeks a Communication Officer for the Public Safety team to handle emergency and non-emergency calls, monitor alarms, and coordinate responses on a hospital campus.

Role requires night hours (10:00 pm–6:30 am), 32 hours/week, and rotating weekends/holidays, with a minimum of a high school diploma or GED and 2–5 years of related experience. Opportunities for professional growth available.