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
  • Pass psychological evaluation

Work Rights

Proof of employment eligibility required

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