Emergency Communications Dispatcher – Public Safety

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Rydal (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Georgia seeks police dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. The role may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties.

You may work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required, with training provided. Strong typing, clear radio communication, and geography knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Typists should be accurate; understand spoken information and communicate clearly by radio.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.
• Candidates should be able to learn jurisdictional geography.

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.

Skills

Typing

Communication

Multitasking

Radio/Phone communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Records systems

Radio consoles

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Georgia seeks police dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. The role may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties.

You may work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required, with training provided. Strong typing, clear radio communication, and geography knowledge are essential.