Emergency Communications Dispatcher — Police (24/7)

National Public Safety Careers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in San Antonio, TX. Police Dispatchers support law enforcement by handling emergency and nonemergency requests, maintaining efficient communication with officers, and documenting critical information to guide response efforts.

Dispatchers may work nights or weekends and require accuracy in location data, description details, and safety updates.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training, while 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

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in San Antonio, TX. Police Dispatchers support law enforcement by handling emergency and nonemergency requests, maintaining efficient communication with officers, and documenting critical information to guide response efforts.

Dispatchers may work nights or weekends and require accuracy in location data, description details, and safety updates.