Emergency Communications Specialist - Police Dispatch

National Public Safety Careers; Birchleaf (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance program

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. The role may combine call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties at the duty location in Birchleaf, VA.

Responsibilities include documenting incident details, assigning calls, monitoring status, and coordinating with neighboring agencies.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training; experienced classifications may require prior dispatch work and certifications.
• Typing, listening, clear radio communication, and jurisdiction geography knowledge may be required.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect 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 changing incidents and safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Jurisdiction geography

Security screening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. The role may combine call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties at the duty location in Birchleaf, VA.

Responsibilities include documenting incident details, assigning calls, monitoring status, and coordinating with neighboring agencies.