Public Safety Dispatcher & Communications Specialist

State of South Carolina; Richland (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Health Insurance

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plans

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Communications Specialist III to respond to emergency and non‑emergency calls, dispatch public safety units, and operate multiple communications systems 24/7. Leverage NCIC, ER reporting, and badge systems to support staff and youth safety.

Ideal candidates hold a HS diploma, with public safety dispatch experience and the ability to obtain Class IV Telecommunication Operator certification within a year.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent with related experience.
• Associate degree may substitute for required experience.
• Ability to obtain Class IV Telecommunications Operator Certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Monitor radio channels and dispatch safety resources as needed.
• Provide video surveillance monitoring and report rule violations.
• Notify personnel of emergencies per guidelines.
• Maintain logs of radio transmissions and dispatch activities.
• Conduct scheduled radio checks to ensure safety.

Skills

Public safety dispatch

Radio operations

Voice communications

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree substitution

Tools

NCIC system

ER incident reporting system

Badge system

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Communications Specialist III to respond to emergency and non‑emergency calls, dispatch public safety units, and operate multiple communications systems 24/7. Leverage NCIC, ER reporting, and badge systems to support staff and youth safety.

Ideal candidates hold a HS diploma, with public safety dispatch experience and the ability to obtain Class IV Telecommunication Operator certification within a year.