24/7 Police Dispatcher - Critical Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Danby (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance program

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Danby, VT seeks Police Dispatcher to receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations, assign calls to officers, monitor radio traffic, and relay updates. Candidates should type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography.

Background checks and training may apply; positions involve shift work, nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Ability to communicate clearly by radio and learn jurisdictional geography.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may involve background checks.

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 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

Geography knowledge

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Danby, VT seeks Police Dispatcher to receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations, assign calls to officers, monitor radio traffic, and relay updates. Candidates should type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography.

Background checks and training may apply; positions involve shift work, nights and weekends.