Emergency Communications Dispatcher

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Upperglade (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in West Virginia is seeking police dispatchers to support law enforcement operations. Duties include taking calls, dispatching officers, and maintaining records with accuracy and speed.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, typing accuracy, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn local geography. Training may be provided; background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Typing accurately while listening to radio traffic.
• Clear radio communication with officers and callers.
• Good listening and spoken information skills.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers per priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status and radio traffic.
• Relay updates on incidents and safety concerns.
• Conduct records inquiries after training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Clear radio communication

Spoken language comprehension

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in West Virginia is seeking police dispatchers to support law enforcement operations. Duties include taking calls, dispatching officers, and maintaining records with accuracy and speed.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, typing accuracy, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn local geography. Training may be provided; background checks apply.