Top 10 Public safety emergency telecommunicator Jobs in Massachusetts

Public Safety Telecommunicator
Town of Westwood —Westwood, MA
- $33.31 - $42.52 an hour
- Overtime
- Pass drug screening
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Dispatcher
MIT —Cambridge, MA
- $31.75 - $34.20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- English
Call Taker - EMS Communications
CATALDO AMBULANCE BUSINESS TRUST —Malden, MA
- $23 - $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
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Public Safely Dispatcher
Town of Duxbury —Duxbury, MA
- $28.52 - $35.56 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
Regional Public Safety Dispatch Director
Town of Duxbury —Duxbury, MA
- $124,536 - $168,124 a year
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- Analysis skills
- Driver's License
Entry Level Dispatcher - Per Diem
State of Massachusetts - Sheriff's Dept Barnstable —Bourne, MA
- $24.44 an hour
- Per diem
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- Data entry
Dispatcher - EMS
CATALDO AMBULANCE SERVICE —Malden, MA
- $25 - $32 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
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11d
Communication Dispatcher II
University of Massachusetts Boston —Boston, MA
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- Writing skills
Police Dispatcher
Leominster Emergency Communications —Leominster, MA
- $25.62 - $28.85 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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6d
Public Safety Communication Tele-Communicator
State of Massachusetts - Sheriff's Dept Dukes —Edgartown, MA
- $51,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Word processing
- Mid-level

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Public Safety Telecommunicator

Town of Westwood -
Westwood, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$33.31 - $42.52 an hour

Benefits

Paid training
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off

Qualifications

Entry level

Full Job Description

Public Safety Telecommunicator

The Town of Westwood seeks a full time Public Safety Telecommunicator to answer 911 and non-emergency calls as well as to perform public safety dispatch functions for the Town. The successful candidate will receive information from the public and other agencies to coordinate a prompt and efficient response to requests for police, fire, emergency medical services, and other town services. Work is performed in a state-of-the-art Public Safety Communications Center.

Duties include the following:

Operates software-based (currently NEXGEN) computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system as well as multiple other systems
Establishes priorities of calls for service, and dispatches the appropriate number and type of resources to address the need
Monitors all radio frequencies in the communications center
Monitors and maintains all equipment within the communications center
Answers inquiries from, and provides information to the public
Disseminates various types of applications concerning licensing or registrations

Minimum requirements: High school graduate or equivalent, Associate’s degree preferred, plus one year of experience in a customer service position dealing with the general public, computers and administrative duties, or any equivalent combination. Ability to read and write English proficiently and interpret and apply guidelines as necessary. Must successfully pass a background investigation, including review of state and FBI records, as well as a drug screen. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by their assigned schedule or as needed by the department. This position is deemed “essential” and employees must be able to report to work as required regardless of weather or any other adverse conditions. Hold-over overtime and mandatory staffing is possible for this position.

Qualified candidates must be able to communicate clearly, maintain composure in stressful situations, have the ability to multi-task, and be able to operate multiple cloud, web, tablet, smartphone, and pc applications to include GIS related functions.

The following qualifications are preferred, but not required:

APCO Telecommunicator 1
NextGen 911
Priority Dispatch Emergency Medical Dispatch
CPR

What we offer:

Full-time, benefit-eligible position, with an annual salary range of $64,832 - $82,762 ($33.31 - $42.52 per hour) + 6% Night Differential
Overtime eligibility, paid time off, health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, as well as flexible spending and deferred compensation plans
Access to on-site fitness facility, paid training, and education reimbursement opportunities

Applicants with experience encouraged to apply. Flexibility in starting pay, and time off accrual rates available based on experience.

Apply by August 21st, 2026. Please include resume, cover letter, and a list of applicable certifications.

The Town of Westwood is an equal opportunity employer

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Regional Public Safety Dispatch Director

Entry Level Dispatcher - Per Diem

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Communication Dispatcher II

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