Emergency Communications Dispatcher (Police)

National Public Safety Careers; Windham (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers to support Windham, ME area law enforcement operations. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting incidents, and coordinating with officers to ensure timely response.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn jurisdiction geography. Training may be provided for entry-level applicants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and learning jurisdiction geography are important.

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 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.

Skills

Typing

Radio comms

Multitasking

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Records systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers to support Windham, ME area law enforcement operations. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting incidents, and coordinating with officers to ensure timely response.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn jurisdiction geography. Training may be provided for entry-level applicants.