Top 2 911 telecommunicator Jobs in hazard, ky

Public Safety Telecommunicator I
Commonwealth of Kentucky —Hazard, KY
- $41,084.16 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Typing
9d
Dispatcher/Emergency/Antarctica
PAE —United States
- $1,218 a week
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- Heavy lifting
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
8d

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Must hold a valid emergency dispatcher certification from APCO, NENA, or a state agency, and/or a DoD Telecommunicator I/II certification.
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Must hold a valid emergency dispatcher certification from APCO, NENA, or a state agency, and/or a DoD Telecommunicator I/II certification.
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Public Safety Telecommunicator I

Commonwealth of Kentucky -
Hazard, KY

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Job Details

Full-time
$41,084.16 a year
9 days ago

Qualifications

Computer operation
Customer communication
Computer literacy
Emergency call-taking protocols
Emergency medical dispatch
Radio communication systems
Map reading
Dispatching for fire emergencies
High school diploma or GED
Decision making
Telecommunications systems
Individual consumer customer service
Typing
Emergency management coordination
1 year
Computer-aided dispatch (CAD) software
Communication skills
Emergency dispatch systems (law enforcement)
Entry level

Full Job Description

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6/7/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-02525

Public Safety Telecommunicator I

Pay Grade

Salary

$41,084.16 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Kentucky State Police

Location

100 Justice Drive
Hazard, KY 41701 USA

Description

Kentucky State Police is the premier, full-service law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With the highest level of professionalism and integrity, the Kentucky State Police works to prevent, reduce, and deter crime and the fear of crime; enhance highway safety through education and enforcement; protect and safeguard individual rights; and provide leadership, training, technical, and operational support to the criminal justice community.

The Public Safety Telecommunicator is a highly skilled team member, providing a vital link between the state Troopers and the information they need to be effective and efficient in their daily operations. Often called the "nerve center" of police operations they are the initial first responders, taking the call and dispatching emergency personnel including state and local police, fire and ambulatory services. Due to the nature of 24- hour operations the applicant must be willing to work a flexible shift.

The Kentucky State Police recognizes the importance and significance of the Public Safety Telecommunicator to both Trooper and public safety and therefore goes to great lengths to ensure we provide the appropriate training and equipment for success. A comprehensive Field Training Program begins on the first day of employment and lasts through the first 12 months. In addition, all telecommunicators are required to attend a 5-week training academy within the first year of service to become certified with the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council, in the following systems: Law Information Network of Kentucky (LINK), National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS), as well as training and certification in Emergency Medical Dispatching (EMD).

This position has a variable shift. The successful candidate will be required to stay in Frankfort at the Academy Monday through Friday during the five-week telecommunications academy.

Key Responsibilities:

Answer radio and telephone calls (including 911 in designated areas)
Gather and relay pertinent information from each communication; dispatching calls to police and other emergency management personnel
Provide pre-arrival instructions during medical emergencies.
Operate the Computer Aided Dispatching system (CAD)
Familiarity with Post region
Utilize law enforcement systems nationwide to assist troopers and detectives with investigations ranging from traffic enforcement to major crime.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Strong work ethic
Multi-tasking
Typing
Strong written and verbal communication
Map reading
Customer service
Active listening
Perform under pressure
Solid judgement
Computer literacy

If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career where you can make a positive difference in your local community, we would love to review your application for Kentucky State Police Telecommunicator. Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in the transmission, receiving and relaying of electronic information for law enforcement, emergency medical, fire, emergency management, military communications or traffic operations will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must obtain certification as LINK/NCIC Operator within thirty days of employment in this job classification. Must obtain certification as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher within sixty days of employment in this job classification. Must obtain certification as a Telecommunicator by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) within twelve months of employment in this job classification. Shall not have been convicted of a felony or other crimes pursuant to KRS 15.540. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials. See Kentucky Administrative Regulation 502 KAR 40:040.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a communications center at a Kentucky State Police Post and under extremely stressful conditions. May be required to work rotating shifts.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact John Stacy at [email protected] or 606-435-6069.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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