Emergency Communications Dispatcher - Night/Weekend Shifts

National Public Safety Careers; Oak Hill (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers to join teams serving Oak Hill, West Virginia. Dispatchers receive requests for assistance, document details, and coordinate with officers to maintain safe, efficient operations in high-stakes environments.

The role involves typing accurately, radio communication, and multitasking across calls and records systems. Candidates should meet education requirements and be prepared for background checks and security screenings as required by

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to type accurately.
• Ability to understand spoken information and communicate clearly by radio.
• Access to CJIS may require additional screening.

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.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Clear spoken English

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers to join teams serving Oak Hill, West Virginia. Dispatchers receive requests for assistance, document details, and coordinate with officers to maintain safe, efficient operations in high-stakes environments.

The role involves typing accurately, radio communication, and multitasking across calls and records systems. Candidates should meet education requirements and be prepared for background checks and security screenings as required by