Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Catalina, AZ. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations, and assign calls to officers according to priority and agency procedures.

The role may involve night, weekend, holidays, and overtime depending on staffing. Candidates should have a high school diploma, be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some vacancies offer training.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and knowledge of jurisdiction geography.
• Access to CJIS may require screening and security training.
• Some roles may require prior dispatch experience or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards
• Assign calls to 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 training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Listening

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Catalina, AZ. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations, and assign calls to officers according to priority and agency procedures.

The role may involve night, weekend, holidays, and overtime depending on staffing. Candidates should have a high school diploma, be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.