Emergency Communications Dispatcher — Public Safety Role with Benefits

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Dingess (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay and other provisions vary

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Dingess, WV invites applications for Police Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency calls, document locations and hazards, assign calls to officers, monitor radio traffic, and relay updates to maintain safe operations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn jurisdictional geography.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Ability to type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers based on priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay incident updates and safety concerns to field units.
• Conduct records inquiries after required training.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CJIS access

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Dingess, WV invites applications for Police Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency calls, document locations and hazards, assign calls to officers, monitor radio traffic, and relay updates to maintain safe operations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn jurisdictional geography.