Emergency Communications Dispatcher

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Port Isabel (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Port Isabel, TX is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities to support law enforcement operations. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document details, and assign calls to officers while monitoring radio traffic and ensuring accurate incident records.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and be capable of typing accurately, understanding spoken information, and learning jurisdictional geography.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training.
• Experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.

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 communication

Geography knowledge

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Port Isabel, TX is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities to support law enforcement operations. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document details, and assign calls to officers while monitoring radio traffic and ensuring accurate incident records.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and be capable of typing accurately, understanding spoken information, and learning jurisdictional geography.