24/7 Police Dispatcher — Critical Communications & Records

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Corbett (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave and professional resources

Continuing education opportunities

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Corbett, Oregon, is seeking Police Dispatchers to receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and hazards, and assign calls to officers. The role requires strong typing, listening, and radio communication skills within a public safety environment.

Dispatchers work at consoles, monitor radio traffic, coordinate with neighboring agencies, and maintain confidentiality. Night and weekend shifts may be required based on staffing and operations.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent required.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

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 completing required training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Radio communication

Jurisdictional geography

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Corbett, Oregon, is seeking Police Dispatchers to receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and hazards, and assign calls to officers. The role requires strong typing, listening, and radio communication skills within a public safety environment.

Dispatchers work at consoles, monitor radio traffic, coordinate with neighboring agencies, and maintain confidentiality. Night and weekend shifts may be required based on staffing and operations.