Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Blairsden (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Blairsden Graeagle, CA. The role involves receiving both emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting locations and descriptions, and assigning calls to officers while maintaining radio communication.

Dispatchers may work nights, weekends, and holidays, with potential overtime. Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn local geography to support law enforcement operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication skills and diction are essential.
• Learn jurisdiction geography and work with concise incident descriptions.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers based on priority and procedures.
• Monitor radio traffic and officer status, relay updates as needed.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Active listening

Clear radio communication

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Blairsden Graeagle, CA. The role involves receiving both emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting locations and descriptions, and assigning calls to officers while maintaining radio communication.

Dispatchers may work nights, weekends, and holidays, with potential overtime. Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn local geography to support law enforcement operations.