Public Safety Dispatcher - Rapid, Precise Emergency Dispatch

National Public Safety Careers; Altus (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Professional development

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks a public safety dispatcher to process emergency and nonemergency requests, verify locations, and coordinate response resources. The role requires accurate typing, active listening, and clear communication under pressure.

You will operate CAD and mapping systems, manage radio communications, and maintain records while complying with information-security standards. Some shifts may include nights or weekends depending on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong typing, listening, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process emergency and nonemergency requests for public safety assistance.
• Verify incident locations and gather caller information.
• Classify and prioritize requests using approved procedures.
• Operate CAD, telephone, mapping, and radio systems.
• Coordinate response resources within duties.
• Monitor unit status and communicate incident updates.
• Support interagency coordination and requests for assistance.
• Maintain records and follow information-security requirements.

Skills

Typing speed

Active listening

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CAD system

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks a public safety dispatcher to process emergency and nonemergency requests, verify locations, and coordinate response resources. The role requires accurate typing, active listening, and clear communication under pressure.

You will operate CAD and mapping systems, manage radio communications, and maintain records while complying with information-security standards. Some shifts may include nights or weekends depending on staffing needs.