Critical Police Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; St. Mary's (AK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks qualified Police Dispatchers for Saint Marys, AK. Responsibilities include taking requests for assistance, maintaining reliable radio communications, and coordinating with officers. The job may involve night and weekend shifts and requires accurate data entry and situational awareness.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or equivalent. Training is provided; prior dispatch experience and jurisdictional knowledge are a plus.

Qualifications

• 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, and communicate clearly by radio.

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

Listening

Multitasking

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks qualified Police Dispatchers for Saint Marys, AK. Responsibilities include taking requests for assistance, maintaining reliable radio communications, and coordinating with officers. The job may involve night and weekend shifts and requires accurate data entry and situational awareness.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or equivalent. Training is provided; prior dispatch experience and jurisdictional knowledge are a plus.