Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers offers police dispatcher opportunities in Tulare, CA. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, and assign calls to officers while monitoring radio traffic and updates to ensure timely, safe responses.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and be able to type accurately, understand radio communications, and learn jurisdictional geography; CJIS access may require additional screening.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately and understand spoken information, and learn jurisdictional geography.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Spoken comprehension

Geography knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers offers police dispatcher opportunities in Tulare, CA. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, and assign calls to officers while monitoring radio traffic and updates to ensure timely, safe responses.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and be able to type accurately, understand radio communications, and learn jurisdictional geography; CJIS access may require additional screening.