APD E911 Communications Dispatcher II

City of Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta, GA is seeking a radio communications dispatcher for the Atlanta Police and Aviation Department. The role performs telecommunication duties and handles emergency and fast-paced situations to keep units informed and safe.

Under direct supervision, you will follow standard procedures and maintain logs, answering multiple telephone lines and dispatching as required, while coordinating with city, county, units, and personnel.

Qualifications

• Performs radio communication dispatch and telecommunication duties for the Atlanta Police and Aviation Department.
• Duties include handling emergency and fast-paced situations.

Responsibilities

• Answer multiple telephone lines and dispatch as required.
• Communicate effectively with city, county, units, and personnel and maintain their status to ensure safety.
• Maintain a variety of records, files, and logs.

Job description

Position open until 11/16/2026

Salary: $23.51 per hour

General Description and Classification Standards

Performs radio communication dispatch and telecommunication duties for the Atlanta Police and Aviation Department.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• communicating effectively with the city and county, units, and personnel and maintaining their status to ensure safety
• answering multiple telephone lines and dispatching as required
• handling emergency and fast-paced situations
• providing information and assistance
• and maintaining a variety of records, files, and logs

Supervision Received

Works under direct supervision and follows standard procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.