Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Center Point (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher candidates for roles based in Center Point, Alabama. Dispatchers receive emergency calls, coordinate with officers, and document incidents to ensure rapid, safe responses.

Responsibilities include monitoring radio traffic, relaying updates, and performing records inquiries after required training. A high school diploma is typically required, with training provided for entry-level applicants.

Qualifications

• Must type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication is essential for coordination.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and dispatcher procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, vehicle details, and reported hazards.
• Assign calls to available officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Clear radio communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher candidates for roles based in Center Point, Alabama. Dispatchers receive emergency calls, coordinate with officers, and document incidents to ensure rapid, safe responses.

Responsibilities include monitoring radio traffic, relaying updates, and performing records inquiries after required training. A high school diploma is typically required, with training provided for entry-level applicants.