Public Safety Dispatcher: Essential Emergency Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Salome (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; 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 Salome, AZ, is hiring a Public Safety Dispatcher / Telecommunicator. The role involves processing emergency and nonemergency requests, verifying locations, and coordinating response resources with field units.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong typing, listening, and communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with adherence to confidentiality and security requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• Accurate typing, active listening, clear communication and task-switching abilities expected.
• Certifications depend on services handled and jurisdiction training standards.

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

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Salome, AZ, is hiring a Public Safety Dispatcher / Telecommunicator. The role involves processing emergency and nonemergency requests, verifying locations, and coordinating response resources with field units.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong typing, listening, and communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with adherence to confidentiality and security requirements.