Emergency Communications Dispatcher

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Locust Grove (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions is seeking police dispatchers for Locust Grove, AR. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document incidents, and coordinate with officers, using radios and records systems.

This role may include night and weekend shifts and requires accuracy under pressure. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, typing speed, clear communication, and the ability to work with sensitive information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and jurisdiction geography knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards
• Assign calls to officers per 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 training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and emergency services
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard sensitive information

Skills

Typing

Listening

Multitasking

Radio communications

Discretion/Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions is seeking police dispatchers for Locust Grove, AR. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document incidents, and coordinate with officers, using radios and records systems.

This role may include night and weekend shifts and requires accuracy under pressure. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, typing speed, clear communication, and the ability to work with sensitive information.