Emergency Communications Dispatcher

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Mesquite (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Mesquite, NM is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers.

You may perform call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records-system duties; candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn jurisdiction geography. Training provided; night/weekend shifts possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent; training may be provided for entry-level vacancies.
• Ability to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.
• Learn jurisdictional geography and meet screening requirements.

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

Communication

Multitasking

Radio dispatch

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Records management system

Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS)

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Mesquite, NM is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers.

You may perform call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records-system duties; candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn jurisdiction geography. Training provided; night/weekend shifts possible.