Emergency Communications Specialist: Police Dispatch

National Public Safety Careers; Boonville (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Pilot Grove, Missouri. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and hazards, assign calls to officers, and monitor radio traffic.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some vacancies provide training. Typing accuracy and clear radio communication are essential. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid leave, and continuing education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Typing, radio communication and accurate information processing are essential.
• CJIS access and security screenings may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, vehicle details, and hazards
• Assign calls to officers according to priority
• Monitor officer status and radio traffic
• Relay updates on changing incidents and safety concerns
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and perform records checks

Skills

Typing accuracy

Clear radio communication

Multitasking

Geographic knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Pilot Grove, Missouri. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and hazards, assign calls to officers, and monitor radio traffic.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some vacancies provide training. Typing accuracy and clear radio communication are essential. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid leave, and continuing education.