24/7 Police Dispatcher — Emergency Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Winters (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Education resources

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Winters, TX seeks a Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. The role may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties.

Employees may work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on staffing and operational needs. The position requires a high school diploma and accurate typing, with on-the-job training and certifications as

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training, while experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography.

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.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing speed

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Winters, TX seeks a Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. The role may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties.

Employees may work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on staffing and operational needs. The position requires a high school diploma and accurate typing, with on-the-job training and certifications as