Public Safety Dispatcher & Telecommunicator

National Public Safety Careers; Port Royal (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Public Safety Dispatchers/Telecommunicators for a role on Parris Island, SC. You will manage emergency and nonemergency calls, verify locations, and coordinate responses using CAD, radio, and mapping tools. The job involves shift work, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma. Strong typing, listening, and communication skills are essential to switch between tasks and follow procedures in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is typically required.
• Accurate typing, active listening, and clear communication are essential.
• Ability to switch between tasks and follow established procedures.

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.
• Coordinate response resources within assigned qualifications.
• Monitor unit status and communicate significant incident updates.
• Support interagency coordination and requests for additional assistance.
• Maintain records and follow information security requirements.

Skills

Typing speed

Active listening

Clear communication

Stress management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAD software

Computer-aided dispatch

Radio systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Public Safety Dispatchers/Telecommunicators for a role on Parris Island, SC. You will manage emergency and nonemergency calls, verify locations, and coordinate responses using CAD, radio, and mapping tools. The job involves shift work, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma. Strong typing, listening, and communication skills are essential to switch between tasks and follow procedures in a fast-paced