Public Safety Dispatcher III - Calm Under Pressure

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina's Department of Public Safety invites applications for a Communications Specialist III (Dispatcher). The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills and the ability to listen, talk, read, and type simultaneously with accuracy in high‑pressure situations.

Responsibilities include receiving and dispatching information to law enforcement and agencies via radio, phones, teletype, CAD, and fax; maintaining documentation, directing officers to incidents, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with voice communications systems or central switchboard operations is preferred.
• Ability to convey and interpret oral and written communications.

Responsibilities

• Answer and route calls from the public and agencies.
• Dispatch to enforcement personnel via radio, phones, teletype, CAD, and fax.
• Maintain CAD documentation of transmissions and reports.
• Direct officers to incidents and relay location information.
• Maintain maps and recorder systems and ensure NCIC access when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Typing

NCIC certification

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree substitution

Job description

The State of South Carolina's Department of Public Safety invites applications for a Communications Specialist III (Dispatcher). The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills and the ability to listen, talk, read, and type simultaneously with accuracy in high‑pressure situations.

Responsibilities include receiving and dispatching information to law enforcement and agencies via radio, phones, teletype, CAD, and fax; maintaining documentation, directing officers to incidents, and