Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Pendleton (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in Pendleton, SC. Dispatchers receive calls for assistance and maintain communications with officers, sometimes involving radio dispatch and records-system duties.

Eligible candidates should have a high school diploma, strong typing, clear radio communication, and jurisdictional geography knowledge; access to CJIS may require additional screening. Work may include nights and rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and knowledge of jurisdiction geography.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after required training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Radio communications

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Records management system

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in Pendleton, SC. Dispatchers receive calls for assistance and maintain communications with officers, sometimes involving radio dispatch and records-system duties.

Eligible candidates should have a high school diploma, strong typing, clear radio communication, and jurisdictional geography knowledge; access to CJIS may require additional screening. Work may include nights and rotating shifts.