Public Safety Dispatcher & Telecommunicator

National Public Safety Careers; Lexington (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Public Safety Dispatchers/Telecommunicators for Cozad, NE. The role requires handling emergency and nonemergency requests, verifying locations, and coordinating responders with CAD, radio, and phone systems.

Responsibilities include prioritizing incidents, maintaining records, and supporting interagency coordination. Requires a high school diploma and strong multitasking, listening, and communication skills; certifications vary by jurisdiction.

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.
• Required certifications depend on the services handled and the jurisdiction’s 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

Accurate typing

Active listening

Clear communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAD

Radio systems

Telephone systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Public Safety Dispatchers/Telecommunicators for Cozad, NE. The role requires handling emergency and nonemergency requests, verifying locations, and coordinating responders with CAD, radio, and phone systems.

Responsibilities include prioritizing incidents, maintaining records, and supporting interagency coordination. Requires a high school diploma and strong multitasking, listening, and communication skills; certifications vary by jurisdiction.