Public Safety Dispatcher & Telecommunicator

National Public Safety Careers; Hanover (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking a Public Safety Dispatcher / Telecommunicator for Haddam, KS. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency requests, verifying locations, and operating CAD, radio, and mapping systems.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing, listening, and communication skills, with flexible shifts and background checks as part of the process. Training and ongoing certifications are expected depending on the service area.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer-aided dispatch (CAD)

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking a Public Safety Dispatcher / Telecommunicator for Haddam, KS. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency requests, verifying locations, and operating CAD, radio, and mapping systems.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing, listening, and communication skills, with flexible shifts and background checks as part of the process. Training and ongoing certifications are expected depending on the service area.