Emergency Communications Specialist

National Public Safety Careers; Park Valley (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher opportunities in Park Valley, Utah. Dispatchers receive calls, relay critical information, and coordinate with officers across shifts to ensure public safety and efficient response.

Training entry points exist, with opportunities to advance in communications roles. Typical duties include documenting locations, vehicle details, and hazards, assigning calls, monitoring radio traffic, and coordinating with neighboring agencies.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.
• Learn jurisdictional geography; access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards.
• Assign calls to available officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after required training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Geography knowledge

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher opportunities in Park Valley, Utah. Dispatchers receive calls, relay critical information, and coordinate with officers across shifts to ensure public safety and efficient response.

Training entry points exist, with opportunities to advance in communications roles. Typical duties include documenting locations, vehicle details, and hazards, assigning calls, monitoring radio traffic, and coordinating with neighboring agencies.