Emergency Communications Dispatcher – 24/7 Public Safety

National Public Safety Careers; Hopkins (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers represents police dispatcher opportunities in Hopkins, South Carolina. The role involves receiving emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting locations and details, and coordinating with officers to ensure timely response.

Dispatchers may work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed by the agency. Candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and must be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and maintain confidential

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training.
• Experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers represents police dispatcher opportunities in Hopkins, South Carolina. The role involves receiving emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting locations and details, and coordinating with officers to ensure timely response.

Dispatchers may work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed by the agency. Candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and must be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and maintain confidential