Emergency Communications Specialist

National Public Safety Careers; Rockfield (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid leave

Education resources

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers for a role based in Rockfield, KY. Dispatchers receive calls for police assistance, document details, and coordinate with officers to prioritize responses using radio and phone communications.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to type accurately, communicate clearly, and learn jurisdictional geography. Training and background checks are standard parts of the process.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Experience in dispatching or related fields is a plus.
• Ability to type accurately and communicate clearly via radio and phone.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing

Multitasking

Clear communication

Radio dispatch

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems (CJIS)

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers for a role based in Rockfield, KY. Dispatchers receive calls for police assistance, document details, and coordinate with officers to prioritize responses using radio and phone communications.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to type accurately, communicate clearly, and learn jurisdictional geography. Training and background checks are standard parts of the process.