Emergency Communications Specialist

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Tulelake (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks Police Dispatchers in Tulelake, CA to handle requests for police assistance and maintain reliable communications with officers. Duties include recording locations, vehicle details, and hazards, and coordinating with agencies.

Positions involve shifts, potential nights, weekends, and overtime. A high school diploma and accurate typing are commonly required, with introduction training provided for entry-level applicants.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Ability to communicate clearly by radio and learn jurisdictional geography.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing

Listening

Multitasking

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Criminal justice information systems (CJIS)

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks Police Dispatchers in Tulelake, CA to handle requests for police assistance and maintain reliable communications with officers. Duties include recording locations, vehicle details, and hazards, and coordinating with agencies.

Positions involve shifts, potential nights, weekends, and overtime. A high school diploma and accurate typing are commonly required, with introduction training provided for entry-level applicants.