Public Safety Dispatcher — Critical 24/7 Telecommunicator

National Public Safety Careers; Arlington (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Public Safety Dispatchers and Telecommunicators for Arlington, OR. These roles support the flow of information between the public and emergency response agencies, requiring careful decision-making and strong organization.

Responsibilities include processing emergency and nonemergency requests, verifying locations, and operating CAD, telephone, mapping, and radio systems.

Qualifications

• A 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

Active listening

Clear communication

Task switching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD (computer-aided dispatch)

Radio systems

Mapping software

Telephone systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Public Safety Dispatchers and Telecommunicators for Arlington, OR. These roles support the flow of information between the public and emergency response agencies, requiring careful decision-making and strong organization.

Responsibilities include processing emergency and nonemergency requests, verifying locations, and operating CAD, telephone, mapping, and radio systems.