Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Lakeside (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is recruiting police dispatcher opportunities in Lakeside, AZ. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document details, and assign calls to officers while coordinating with agencies and maintaining radio communications.

Responsibilities include logging incidents, monitoring status, relaying updates, and performing authorized records inquiries after training. A high school diploma is commonly required and training is provided.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• 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
• 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 proficiency

Clear communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is recruiting police dispatcher opportunities in Lakeside, AZ. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document details, and assign calls to officers while coordinating with agencies and maintaining radio communications.

Responsibilities include logging incidents, monitoring status, relaying updates, and performing authorized records inquiries after training. A high school diploma is commonly required and training is provided.