Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Education support

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Defiance, Ohio. In this role you will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations, and coordinate with officers to ensure timely updates.

Work involves monitoring radio traffic, entering incident details, and maintaining secure records. A high school diploma is commonly required; training may be provided for newcomers and certifications may be needed for experienced applicants.

Qualifications

• Typing accurately in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent listening and spoken-communication skills for radio interactions.

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

Listening comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Defiance, Ohio. In this role you will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations, and coordinate with officers to ensure timely updates.

Work involves monitoring radio traffic, entering incident details, and maintaining secure records. A high school diploma is commonly required; training may be provided for newcomers and certifications may be needed for experienced applicants.