Public Safety Dispatcher & Telecommunicator - Make Impact

National Public Safety Careers; Saint Albans (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers invites applications for Public Safety Dispatcher/Telecommunicator in Saint Albans, MO. This role supports emergency response by taking calls, verifying locations, classifying requests, and coordinating with responders using CAD, radio, mapping systems.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, capable typing, active listening, clear communication, and the ability to switch between tasks. Night/weekend shifts and background screening may be required.

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

Typing

Active listening

Clear communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD systems

Telephone systems

Mapping software

Radio systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers invites applications for Public Safety Dispatcher/Telecommunicator in Saint Albans, MO. This role supports emergency response by taking calls, verifying locations, classifying requests, and coordinating with responders using CAD, radio, mapping systems.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, capable typing, active listening, clear communication, and the ability to switch between tasks. Night/weekend shifts and background screening may be required.