Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in Summit, UT to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Dispatchers may perform call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties, ensuring accurate locations and safety information for responders.

The role involves working at a dispatch console, typing accurately, and quickly learning jurisdictional geography.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.

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

Clear communication

Multitasking

Radio procedures

Jurisdiction geography

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CJIS access

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in Summit, UT to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Dispatchers may perform call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties, ensuring accurate locations and safety information for responders.

The role involves working at a dispatch console, typing accurately, and quickly learning jurisdictional geography.