Telecommunicator

Hattiesburgms; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hattiesburgms is hiring a Telecommunicator for the Police Department in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This role involves responsible technical operation work, including receiving and screening calls for emergency services and dispatching units as needed.

The ideal candidate needs a high school diploma or G.E.D. with two years of experience, alongside typing proficiency of 35+ words per minute. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to handle emergencies effectively.

Qualifications

• Must be able to type 35+ words per minute accurately.
• Data Entry background helpful.
• Must have and maintain a valid MS driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Receives and screens calls for emergency services.
• Dispatches police, fire or emergency medical units as needed.
• Answers 911 emergency phone lines and logs calls.

Skills

Typing speed of 35+ words per minute

Data Entry background

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D., plus two years of experience

Job description

Position: Telecommunicator

Department: Police

Division: Communications

Rate of Pay: $17.00/hr.

Nature of Work: This is responsible technical operation work in the dispatching of emergency public safety mobile units.

Responsibilities

• Receives and screens calls for emergency services.
• Dispatches police, fire or emergency medical units as needed to required locations.
• Answers 911 emergency phone lines; consults city cross-reference directory to determine street locations; logs calls.
• Monitors the location of field units.
• Performs related work as required.
• Must read and type 35+ words per minute on administered typing test.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D., plus two (2) years of experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to type 35+ words per minute accurately.
• Data Entry background helpful.
• Must have and maintain a valid MS driver’s license.

Selected candidate will work 12-hour shifts rotating monthly from days to nights.