Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Dycusburg (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement plans

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking a Police Dispatcher in Dycusburg, KY. You will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document details, and assign calls to officers while monitoring radio traffic and officer status.

Successful candidates type accurately, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdiction geography. Access to sensitive systems may require screening and security training; a background check is typical.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Ability to type accurately and communicate clearly via radio.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing

Radio comms

Multitasking

Geography knowledge

Judgment under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Radio equipment

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking a Police Dispatcher in Dycusburg, KY. You will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document details, and assign calls to officers while monitoring radio traffic and officer status.

Successful candidates type accurately, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdiction geography. Access to sensitive systems may require screening and security training; a background check is typical.