Public Safety Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Telecommunicator

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Milltown (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Milltown, MT seeks qualified dispatchers to manage emergency and nonemergency calls. You will verify locations, collect caller information, and prioritize requests while using CAD, telephones, mapping, and radio systems to coordinate responses.

The role requires strong typing, listening, and communication skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced public safety environment. Training and on-call duties vary by agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Accurate typing, active listening, clear communication, and the ability to switch between tasks.
• 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 CAD, telephone, mapping, and radio systems.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Active listening

Clear communication

Task switching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Milltown, MT seeks qualified dispatchers to manage emergency and nonemergency calls. You will verify locations, collect caller information, and prioritize requests while using CAD, telephones, mapping, and radio systems to coordinate responses.

The role requires strong typing, listening, and communication skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced public safety environment. Training and on-call duties vary by agency.