Emergency Communications Specialist

National Public Safety Careers; Center Point (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers for opportunities in Center Point, Louisiana. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and descriptions, assign calls to officers, monitor status, and relay updates to ensure public safety.

A high school diploma is commonly required; on-the-job training may be provided. Strong typing, listening, radio communication, and geography knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma commonly required or equivalent.
• Accurate typing and good listening skills are essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly by radio and understand spoken information.
• Geography knowledge and incident location understanding are important.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Listening skills

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers for opportunities in Center Point, Louisiana. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and descriptions, assign calls to officers, monitor status, and relay updates to ensure public safety.

A high school diploma is commonly required; on-the-job training may be provided. Strong typing, listening, radio communication, and geography knowledge are essential.