Highway Patrol Telecommunicator In Training (union County)
North Carolina State Highway Patrol
Monroe, NC, US
Starting: $40,343; full range: $33,902 - $59,327; ...
High-pressure emergency response environment
Fast-paced information processing and prioritization
Effective listening and risk evaluation skills
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol seeks candidates to serve as the critical link between the public and first responders by coordinating emergency and non-emergency response efforts
Job Summary
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol seeks candidates to serve as the critical link between the public and first responders by coordinating emergency and non-emergency response efforts.
Selected candidates will undergo a structured training program including a 640-hour Basic Telecommunicator Training Program and must obtain NC Sheriff's Education and Training Standards Commission certification.
This role supports critical operations involving officer safety, severe weather events, nuclear facility incidents, and homeland security threats across North Carolina roadways.
Matching Summary
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol seeks candidates to serve as the critical link between the public and first responders by coordinating emergency and non-emergency response efforts.
Salary
Starting: $40,343; Full Range: $33,902 - $59,327; Progression: $42,615 after training and one year
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
High-pressure emergency response environment
Fast-paced information processing and prioritization
Effective listening and risk evaluation skills
Proficiency with CAD and mapping systems
Ability to work rotating day/night shifts
Nice-to-have
Knowledge of FCC and DCI radio regulations
Experience with law enforcement radio codes
Prior experience in fire, EMS, or military communications
Familiarity with geographic navigation tools
Key Requirements
High school diploma or GED required
DCI operator certification within 120 days
NC Sheriff's Education & Training Standards Commission certification
Pass criminal background investigation and drug screening