Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Police; Newport Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a dedicated Emergency Dispatcher to receive and process emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatch police units, and coordinate support from animal control and parking control as needed.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, with POST Dispatch certification desirable; a fingerprint-based background check is mandatory, and a California driver’s license may be requested due to field duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• POST Public Safety Dispatcher certificate desirable.
• Background check and fingerprinting required prior to employment.
• Driver's license may be required due to field duties.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and non-emergency calls and determine priority.
• Dispatch police units and coordinate with other agencies.
• Monitor alarms and relay information to field units.
• Maintain logs of calls, units dispatched and actions taken.
• Operate communications and office equipment as needed.
• Attend scheduled shifts as required.

Skills

Public contact experience

Dispatcher experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

POST Dispatch Certificate

Job description

National Police in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a dedicated Emergency Dispatcher to receive and process emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatch police units, and coordinate support from animal control and parking control as needed.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, with POST Dispatch certification desirable; a fingerprint-based background check is mandatory, and a California driver’s license may be requested due to field duties.