Emergency Communications Dispatcher

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance program

Continuing education

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Glen Allen, VA, is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations with call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties. This on-site role may involve nights, weekends, and rotating shifts to ensure continuous dispatch coverage.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, strong typing and listening skills, and the ability to communicate clearly by radio while learning jurisdictional geography.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.
• Ability to handle dispatch aptitude assessments and maintain situational awareness.

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.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communications

Multitasking

Listening skills

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Glen Allen, VA, is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations with call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties. This on-site role may involve nights, weekends, and rotating shifts to ensure continuous dispatch coverage.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, strong typing and listening skills, and the ability to communicate clearly by radio while learning jurisdictional geography.