Public Safety Dispatcher / Telecommunicator - Hiring Now

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

Public Safety Dispatcher / Telecommunicator Opportunities in Parris Island

Public Safety Dispatchers and Telecommunicators support the flow of information between the public and emergency response agencies. Depending on the communications center, their responsibilities may include call taking, police dispatch, fire dispatch, emergency medical dispatch, or a combination of assignments.

This position brings together communication, technology, and careful decision-making. Employees must organize incoming information and apply agency procedures while keeping callers and responders informed.

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

Position Details

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• Employer: The hiring public safety or consolidated communications agency identified in the official vacancy
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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 positionsMaintain 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.