Thp Dispatcher

Position: THP DISPATCHER - 03042026-75485
Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time
03/04/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time
03/24/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly)$3,631.00 - $4,533.00

Salary (Annually)$43,572.00 - $54,396.00

Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Chattanooga, TN Department

Safety and Homeland Security

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY, HIGHWAY PATROL DIVISION, HAMILTON COUNTY

This position has a 10% shift differential added to the salary.

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This position requires a Security Clearance Background prior to employment.

This position is designed as in office.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.

Necessary Special

Qualifications:

* 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 Department of Safety and Homeland Security

* Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position.

Overview

An employee in this classification is responsible for coordinating and directing communication between field personnel and relevant agencies, ensuring efficient response to emergencies or requests for assistance from the public or performing staff work of routine difficulty. They manage and prioritize incoming communications, dispatch emergency response personnel to incidents, monitor incidents in progress, and provide information and support during active situations.

This class differs from THP Dispatcher Supervisor in that the latter supervises employees in this class and is responsible for supervising a team of dispatchers or performing staff work of average difficulty. Those employed in this classification may work a variable shift and are subject to call-out 24/7/365.

Responsibilities

* Monitors the location and status of field law enforcement personnel by multiple channel two-way radio on a regular basis and dispatch additional law enforcement personnel to assist with handling certain situations and to provide emergency response to officers in distress; verify trooper/road personnel location and status to ensure their safety during traffic stops, crashes, commercial motor vehicle inspections and motorists assists at the pre-assigned time intervals.

* Operates and monitors statewide emergency teletype and radio communications systems and receive notification of emergency or disaster situations, including hazardous materials spills, tornadoes, flash flooding and the search and rescue of specific individuals or groups; evaluates the nature of the emergency and notifies by telephone, teletype and/or multiple channel two-way radio, agencies or pertinent individuals with the expertise and/or authority to handle the situation.

* Monitors detection of an alert when road personnel receive possible confirmation of stolen vehicles/articles or wanted persons and/or the terrorist watch…