Emergency Communications Dispatcher (24/7)

National Public Safety Careers; Ceres (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in the United States is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by receiving emergency and non-emergency requests, documenting incident details, and coordinating with officers for timely responses from a central communications console in a police environment. Role may require night/weekend shifts and overtime depending on staffing.

Training is provided, and strong typing and radio-communication skills are essential for success in this demanding but

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, 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 proficiency

Multitasking

Clear radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers in the United States is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by receiving emergency and non-emergency requests, documenting incident details, and coordinating with officers for timely responses from a central communications console in a police environment. Role may require night/weekend shifts and overtime depending on staffing.

Training is provided, and strong typing and radio-communication skills are essential for success in this demanding but