Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Mountain Village (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in Mountain Village, AK seeks Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement by taking requests, maintaining communications, and coordinating with officers across radio and records systems.

You may work nights and weekends; a high school diploma is commonly required; strong typing, listening, and ability to learn geography are essential; background checks and training may apply; this role offers impactful public safety work and benefits.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required. Entry-level vacancies may provide training, while experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

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

Radio communications

Multitasking

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers in Mountain Village, AK seeks Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement by taking requests, maintaining communications, and coordinating with officers across radio and records systems.

You may work nights and weekends; a high school diploma is commonly required; strong typing, listening, and ability to learn geography are essential; background checks and training may apply; this role offers impactful public safety work and benefits.