Public Safety Dispatcher & Telecommunicator

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Tallapoosa (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Professional development

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatcher / Telecommunicator opportunities in Haralson, GA. These roles support the flow of information between the public and emergency response agencies, integrating communication with technology and decision-making.

Duties include call taking, police and fire dispatch, EMS dispatch, or combinations, while adhering to agency procedures. Positions require accurate typing, active listening, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level and experienced classifications may have different qualifications, training expectations, and compensation.

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

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD)

Job description

Public Safety Dispatcher / Telecommunicator opportunities in Haralson, GA. These roles support the flow of information between the public and emergency response agencies, integrating communication with technology and decision-making.

Duties include call taking, police and fire dispatch, EMS dispatch, or combinations, while adhering to agency procedures. Positions require accurate typing, active listening, and clear communication.