Emergency Communications Dispatcher — Police Support

Public Safety Dispatch Network; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in South Jordan is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Dispatchers help officers understand what is happening before they arrive, ensuring accurate locations, descriptions, and timely updates.

Positions may involve night times, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts based on staffing and needs of the department.

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.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in South Jordan is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Dispatchers help officers understand what is happening before they arrive, ensuring accurate locations, descriptions, and timely updates.

Positions may involve night times, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts based on staffing and needs of the department.