Emergency Communications Specialist

National Public Safety Careers; Queen City (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continued education opportunities

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in Queen City, TX. Dispatchers support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers, sometimes handling call taking, radio dispatch, and records duties.

This role requires a high school diploma and strong typing and radio communication skills, with training provided where needed. The position may involve shift work including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Typing accuracy and the ability to understand spoken information are essential.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and operate police radio communication effectively.
• 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.
• 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.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing

Multitasking

Radio communication

Listening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in Queen City, TX. Dispatchers support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers, sometimes handling call taking, radio dispatch, and records duties.

This role requires a high school diploma and strong typing and radio communication skills, with training provided where needed. The position may involve shift work including nights and weekends.