24/7 Emergency Police Dispatcher

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Iota (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking Police Dispatchers for Iota, LA. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, and assign calls to officers following agency procedures.

These roles may require night, weekend, and holiday shifts, with the possibility of overtime. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, and training may be provided for entry-level applicants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required; training may be provided for entry-level.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and ability to learn jurisdiction geography.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to available officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after required training.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Clear speech

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking Police Dispatchers for Iota, LA. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, and assign calls to officers following agency procedures.

These roles may require night, weekend, and holiday shifts, with the possibility of overtime. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, and training may be provided for entry-level applicants.