Public Safety Dispatcher – 24/7 Telecommunicator

National Public Safety Careers; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 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 seeks a Public Safety Dispatcher/Telecommunicator in Port St. Lucie, FL. The role involves processing emergency and nonemergency requests, verifying locations, and coordinating response units using CAD, radio, and mapping systems.

It requires strong typing, active listening, clear communication, and the ability to switch between tasks. Training and background screenings are typical components of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 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 speed

Active listening

Clear communication

multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD systems

Telephone system

Radio communications

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks a Public Safety Dispatcher/Telecommunicator in Port St. Lucie, FL. The role involves processing emergency and nonemergency requests, verifying locations, and coordinating response units using CAD, radio, and mapping systems.

It requires strong typing, active listening, clear communication, and the ability to switch between tasks. Training and background screenings are typical components of the hiring process.