Emergency Communications Dispatcher

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Tenakee Springs (AK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks Police Dispatcher in Tenakee Springs, AK to receive emergency and nonemergency calls and coordinate with officers. The role involves accurate reporting, radio communication, and data entry in records systems.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn local geography. Training and certification requirements vary by agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Typing accuracy, clear radio communication, and jurisdictional geography knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported 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 safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Clear spoken information

Jurisdiction geography

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks Police Dispatcher in Tenakee Springs, AK to receive emergency and nonemergency calls and coordinate with officers. The role involves accurate reporting, radio communication, and data entry in records systems.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn local geography. Training and certification requirements vary by agency.