Public Safety Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications + Training

State of Montana; Fort William Henry Harrison (MT); Vor Ort; USD 37.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Zusammenfassung

Montana Highway Patrol Communications Center, part of the Montana Department of Justice, seeks a Dispatcher to answer emergency and non-emergency calls, coordinate police responses, and support officers using radio and computer systems.

The position operates 24/7 with 5x8 or 4x10 shift options, and requires clear communication, stress tolerance, and strict adherence to procedures. Salary and benefits reflect state government compensation and retirement plans.

Qualifikationen

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be fingerprinted to disclose any criminal record.
• No felony convictions that would preclude employment.
• Must have good moral character per background check.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Aufgaben

• Answer emergency and non-emergency calls and determine appropriate response.
• Coordinate and dispatch law enforcement units to incidents.
• Transmit/receive information via radio and query databases for officer safety.
• Manage high-stress interactions with the public and maintain composure.
• Work in a 24/7 shift structure with bid schedules based on seniority.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Two-way radio

Typing 40 wpm

Stress management

Public safety

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer terminal

Multi-line phone system

Two-way radio system

Jobbeschreibung

Montana Highway Patrol Communications Center, part of the Montana Department of Justice, seeks a Dispatcher to answer emergency and non-emergency calls, coordinate police responses, and support officers using radio and computer systems.

The position operates 24/7 with 5x8 or 4x10 shift options, and requires clear communication, stress tolerance, and strict adherence to procedures. Salary and benefits reflect state government compensation and retirement plans.