Critical Police Dispatcher – Emergency Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Lavalette (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee assistance program

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers invites applications for Police Dispatcher opportunities in Lavalette, West Virginia. Dispatchers support law enforcement by handling requests for assistance, taking calls, and coordinating with officers using radio and records systems.

The role emphasizes accurate location data, clear communication, and safe, timely updates. Typical duties include receiving calls, documenting details, assigning duties to officers, monitoring status, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to type accurately and rapidly.
• Clear speaking and listening skills for radio communications.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers based on priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status and radio traffic.
• Relay incident updates and safety concerns.
• Conduct required records inquiries after training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and protect sensitive information.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Spoken understanding

Geography knowledge

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers invites applications for Police Dispatcher opportunities in Lavalette, West Virginia. Dispatchers support law enforcement by handling requests for assistance, taking calls, and coordinating with officers using radio and records systems.

The role emphasizes accurate location data, clear communication, and safe, timely updates. Typical duties include receiving calls, documenting details, assigning duties to officers, monitoring status, and coordinating with