Emergency Communications Dispatcher

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions seeks police dispatchers for Hanford, CA. This role involves handling emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting incidents, and coordinating with officers to ensure safety and efficiency.

Employees may work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed, with a focus on accurate information sharing and rapid response within the local jurisdiction.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography.

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.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing

Radio communications

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions seeks police dispatchers for Hanford, CA. This role involves handling emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting incidents, and coordinating with officers to ensure safety and efficiency.

Employees may work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed, with a focus on accurate information sharing and rapid response within the local jurisdiction.