Public Safety Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Romney (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Professional development

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Capon Bridge, WV, is seeking capable telecommunicators to join public safety communications centers. Responsibilities include processing emergency and nonemergency requests, verifying locations, classifying and prioritizing incidents, and operating CAD, radio, and mapping systems.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, accurate typing, active listening, clear communication, and the ability to switch between tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Applicants should demonstrate accurate typing, active listening, clear communication, and the ability to switch between tasks.

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

Skills

Typing accuracy

Active listening

Clear communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Capon Bridge, WV, is seeking capable telecommunicators to join public safety communications centers. Responsibilities include processing emergency and nonemergency requests, verifying locations, classifying and prioritizing incidents, and operating CAD, radio, and mapping systems.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, accurate typing, active listening, clear communication, and the ability to switch between tasks.