Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Pittsburg (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking a Police Dispatcher in Pittsburg, OK. The role involves receiving emergency and nonemergency requests, logging incident details, and coordinating with officers and other agencies.

You may handle radio communications, document locations, and relay critical updates to ensure public safety. The position supports various shifts and may require working nights, weekends, or holidays depending on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required. Entry-level vacancies may provide 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

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking a Police Dispatcher in Pittsburg, OK. The role involves receiving emergency and nonemergency requests, logging incident details, and coordinating with officers and other agencies.

You may handle radio communications, document locations, and relay critical updates to ensure public safety. The position supports various shifts and may require working nights, weekends, or holidays depending on staffing needs.