Public Safety Dispatcher / Telecommunicator - Competitive Public Safety Pay

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

Position Details

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• Employer: The hiring public safety or consolidated communications agency identified in the official vacancy
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• Application Deadline: {closing_date}

Public safety communications centers often require continuous staffing. Assignments may include nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime during staffing shortages or major emergencies.

What You May Do

• 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

Experience and Education Requirements

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

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.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet the hiring agency's eligibility and minimum age requirements
• Complete required background screening and competency assessments
• Complete medical, psychological, or drug screening when specified
• Successfully complete training for assigned operational positions
• Maintain applicable certifications and continuing education
• Follow confidentiality rules and emergency staffing procedures

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Telecommunicators typically work at technology-equipped consoles for extended periods. Duties involve headset communication, keyboard entry, screen monitoring, and sustained attention. Exposure to distressing incidents is possible. Review the vacancy for essential functions and accommodation information.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive health coverage, retirement benefits, paid leave, employee-assistance resources, and professional development. Additional compensation and benefits depend on the employer, classification, and appointment conditions.