Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Hemet (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks qualified Police Dispatcher candidates for Riverside operations. The role involves taking emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting locations and details, and coordinating with officers to manage incidents efficiently.

Dispatchers will monitor radio traffic, relay updates, and perform records inquiries after training. Strong communication, typing speed, and familiarity with jurisdictional geography are important in this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training provided for entry-level roles.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.
• Ability to listen, interpret information quickly and multitask under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, suspect 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 safety concerns
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after required training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Listening

Jurisdictional geography

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks qualified Police Dispatcher candidates for Riverside operations. The role involves taking emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting locations and details, and coordinating with officers to manage incidents efficiently.

Dispatchers will monitor radio traffic, relay updates, and perform records inquiries after training. Strong communication, typing speed, and familiarity with jurisdictional geography are important in this position.