Highway Patrol Telecommunicator in Training (Union County)

State of North Carolina • 2206 Fowler Secrest Road Union, NC

3d • $33,902 - $59,327 • Onsite

About The Position

Join the North Carolina State Highway Patrol as a Telecommunicator—where every call you take supports troopers, protects communities, and helps save lives across our state. You do not need a badge to make a difference—your voice can be the first line of response. This position performs fast-paced, high-responsibility work coordinating emergency and non-emergency response efforts. Telecommunicators serve as the critical link between the public and first responders by receiving, prioritizing, and accurately relaying information to ensure timely and effective response to incidents impacting public and officer safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND ability to type and work efficiently under pressure; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must meet the applicable education, employment, and training standards as required for the following certifications: Department of Criminal Information (DCI) operator (must be DCI certified or become certified within 120 days of employment)
• NC Sheriff’s Education & Training Standards Commission Telecommunicator certification

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Division of Criminal Information (DCI) rules and regulations related to radio communications
• Ability to make sound decisions in high-pressure, time-sensitive, and critical situations
• Experience using communication equipment in an emergency response environment (law enforcement, fire, EMS, military, or similar setting)
• Experience receiving, prioritizing, processing, and transmitting large volumes of critical information in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using mapping systems or geographic navigation tools (e.g., reading maps or using mapping software such as Google or Bing)

Responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate emergency and non-emergency response activities by evaluating reported situations, determining necessary response actions, and deploying appropriate resources
• Support critical operations involving officer safety, SHP Aviation Mission emergencies, severe weather events, rescue operations, transportation of nuclear fuel, fixed nuclear facility incidents, terrorist threats, and homeland security-related situations
• Receive, solicit, process, and prioritize information from multiple sources—including the public, law enforcement, and state and federal agencies—to manage emergency and non-emergency communications
• Identify and evaluate potential risks to responding law enforcement units using effective listening skills and public safety systems such as the Criminal Intelligence Information System (CIIS)
• Operate a variety of communication and technology systems, including: Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), TTY/TTD systems, Land Mobile Radio System, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Form Flow), Internet and Intranet applications, Omnixx, and mapping programs
• Communicate effectively using law enforcement radio codes (e.g., 10-codes) to ensure the secure and accurate exchange of sensitive information over publicly accessible radio channels.
• Handle specialized communication systems, including: Dedicated circuits for North Carolina’s three fixed nuclear power plants, Telephone systems for AMBER Alerts, SILVER Alerts, and the Center for Missing Children
• Access and disseminate law enforcement data through CIIS, including criminal history, driver and vehicle records, and terrorist or gang-related intelligence, supporting information exchange at the state, national, and international levels
• Serve as a key liaison between the public, the organization, and allied government agencies, providing professional and effective customer service that directly impacts public perception and trust
• Maintain cooperative and effective communication with local, state, and federal partners to support coordinated emergency response and public safety operations

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED