Public Safety Communications Dispatcher; CAD​/NCIC

Dispatcher

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency:
State Patrol – Agency 64.

Location:

North Platte, NE. Hiring Rate: $22.917. Applications no longer accepted after July
21,2026.

Make a difference in public services by serving as a second set of eyes and ears for law enforcement. Work behind the scenes in a brand new Communications Center, operating radio, teletype, Computer‑Aided Dispatch (CAD), and telephone communications devices to collect and distribute restricted, mission‑critical information to law‑enforcement officers and other public safety workers.

• Operate radio, teletype, CAD, and various computer and telephone systems.
• Collect and distribute restricted access, mission‑critical information to and from law‑enforcement officers and other public safety workers.
• Communicate with the public in routine and emergency situations.
• Maintain positive working relationships while performing duties in close proximity to co‑workers.
• Successfully pass pre‑employment hearing, eyesight, and psychological exams.
• Pass the NDST during the probationary period from date of hire.
• Complete Combined Law Enforcement Information Network (CLEIN) training.
• Become National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certified within twelve months from the date of hire.
• Perform additional duties as required by agency policies and procedures.

• Experience in communicating with others.
• At least 18years of age.
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience working as a communications dispatcher.

• Knowledge of radio communications signals, formats, and codes; agency policies and procedures concerning communications and information dissemination; criminal and vehicle law; geography and topography of assigned area.
• Effective verbal and written communication; ability to discern different levels of sound; rapid independent decision making while multi‑tasking; withstand workload pressures.
• Good vision to read and relay teletype messages; monitor access to communications room; verbal communication distinct, concise, and non‑emotional under extreme stress.
• Track officers on computer displays and maintain logs, manuals, and references in accordance with agency policies and FCC regulations.
• Skill in operating communication center equipment and retrieving information from CAD, NCIC, NLETS, and NBLETS.

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities. Eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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