Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Tenaha (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Tenaha, TX. You will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and vehicle details, assign calls to officers, monitor radio traffic, and relay updates to keep responders informed.

The role may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; typing, listening, and clear radio communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Typing accuracy and ability to understand spoken information.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and operate with security/records systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, vehicle details, and reported hazards.
• Assign calls to available officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status and radio traffic and relay updates as incidents evolve.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services; maintain incident records.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Tenaha, TX. You will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and vehicle details, assign calls to officers, monitor radio traffic, and relay updates to keep responders informed.

The role may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; typing, listening, and clear radio communication are essential.