Emergency Communications Specialist – Police Dispatch

National Public Safety Careers; Big Timber (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in Big Timber, MT. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations, and coordinate with officers to guide response and safety efforts.

The role emphasizes accurate typing, clear radio communication, and learning jurisdiction geography; scheduling may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Opportunities exist across public safety agencies with growth potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to type accurately and rapidly.
• Clear radio communication and listening skills.
• Willingness to learn jurisdictional geography and systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers based on priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status and radio traffic.
• Relay updates on changing incidents and safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in Big Timber, MT. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations, and coordinate with officers to guide response and safety efforts.

The role emphasizes accurate typing, clear radio communication, and learning jurisdiction geography; scheduling may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Opportunities exist across public safety agencies with growth potential.