Critical Police Dispatcher: 24/7 Communications & Support

National Public Safety Careers; Newberry Springs (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Employee-assistance resources

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers to support Newberry Springs, CA law enforcement operations. Dispatchers will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document details, and coordinate with officers to ensure timely responses.

Work involves handling routine radio communications, maintaining incident records, and coordinating with nearby agencies. Candidates should be able to type accurately and learn local geography while meeting agency screening requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Ability to type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.
• Willingness to learn jurisdictional geography and operate dispatch systems.

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.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Jurisdiction knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Police dispatch certification

Tools

CJIS access

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers to support Newberry Springs, CA law enforcement operations. Dispatchers will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document details, and coordinate with officers to ensure timely responses.

Work involves handling routine radio communications, maintaining incident records, and coordinating with nearby agencies. Candidates should be able to type accurately and learn local geography while meeting agency screening requirements.