24/7 Police Dispatch Specialist

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Pine Hill (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Pine Hill, AL seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking calls and maintaining reliable officer communications. This role may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties.

Dispatchers help officers understand incidents with accurate details, safety information, and timely updates. The position may require night/weekend rotation and overtime based on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Must type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.
• Ability to multitask and learn jurisdictional geography.
• Access to CJIS or similar systems may require additional screening.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Accurate information gathering

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Pine Hill, AL seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking calls and maintaining reliable officer communications. This role may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties.

Dispatchers help officers understand incidents with accurate details, safety information, and timely updates. The position may require night/weekend rotation and overtime based on staffing needs.