Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Proctor (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking police dispatcher candidates for opportunities in Proctor, AR. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency calls, maintaining radio communication with officers, and ensuring accurate incident documentation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing, and clear radio communication skills. Training opportunities and background screening are typical parts of the process, with benefits varying by agency.

Qualifications

• Reliable typing and data-entry skills.
• Ability to understand spoken information and communicate clearly by radio.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography.
• Access to security/background screenings as required.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations and details accurately.
• Assign calls to officers according to priority.
• Monitor officer status and radio traffic.
• Relay updates on incidents and safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies as needed.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking police dispatcher candidates for opportunities in Proctor, AR. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency calls, maintaining radio communication with officers, and ensuring accurate incident documentation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing, and clear radio communication skills. Training opportunities and background screening are typical parts of the process, with benefits varying by agency.