Seasonal Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Park Service; West Glacier (MT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

National Park Service in Montana is seeking a Seasonal Public Safety Dispatcher to operate in the Intermountain Region. Anticipated entry on duty May 2027; open to the first 100 applicants.

The role involves emergency communications, incident analysis, and real-time CAD documentation. Responsibilities include dispatching appropriate resources, maintaining logs, and functioning as an essential employee with potential for extended shifts during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Provide public safety dispatch services in an emergency communications center.
• Obtain, verify and analyze incident information and dispatch resources.
• Document incident details in real time using CAD.

Responsibilities

• Provide public safety dispatch services in an emergency communications center setting.
• Obtain, verify and analyze incident information including location, reporting party contact information, nature and severity of the incident while applying effective communication skills to control the call via telephone and/or radio.
• Accurately document incident information in real time in CAD and disseminate returns for officer/public safety.

Skills

Public safety dispatch

Emergency communications

CAD system

Tools

CAD system

Job description

National Park Service in Montana is seeking a Seasonal Public Safety Dispatcher to operate in the Intermountain Region. Anticipated entry on duty May 2027; open to the first 100 applicants.

The role involves emergency communications, incident analysis, and real-time CAD documentation. Responsibilities include dispatching appropriate resources, maintaining logs, and functioning as an essential employee with potential for extended shifts during emergencies.