THP Dispatcher

We are seeking a highly skilled THP Dispatcher to join our team at the State of Tennessee. As a THP Dispatcher, you will be responsible for operating communications equipment, receiving and transmitting law enforcement, disaster, and weather information, and performing related work as required.

• Operate teletype and two-way radio equipment to receive and transmit law enforcement, disaster, and weather information
• Provide liaison functions by receiving and properly handling, directing or prioritizing calls for emergency and non-emergency needs
• Receives law enforcement information by telephone, teletype, and multiple channel two-way radio, and transmits messages based on this information to the appropriate law enforcement agencies or personnel
• Conducts inquiries for guns, drugs, and illegal smuggling, human trafficking
• Assists troopers and law enforcement personnel with locating families for next of kin notifications
• Conducts inquiries for immigration/naturalization status

• Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school
• Qualifying experience in communications equipment operations may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Be a citizen of the United States
• Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation
• Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority
• Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority
• Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint-based criminal history records check
• Not have been convicted or pleaded guilty to or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge or to any violation of federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor, or controlled substances, Tennessee Code Annotated 7-86-205
• Not have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces
• Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position
• Upon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction approved by the Tennessee Public Safety Committee

This is a full-time position that requires shift work, on a rotating basis, in receiving law enforcement, disaster, and/or weather information, by telephone, teletype, and two-way radio, and transmitting messages based on this information to the most appropriate agencies or individuals.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make decisions quickly and accurately.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.