Emergency Communications Specialist – Police Dispatch

National Public Safety Careers; Cedartown (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers in Cedartown, GA. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document details, and coordinate with officers to ensure timely responses.

The role involves monitoring officer status, relaying updates, and conducting records inquiries after training. Candidates typically have a high school diploma, strong typing, clear communication, and the ability to learn geography and operate CJIS systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided for entry-level.
• Must type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and access systems as needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing skills

Clear communication

Multitasking

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CJIS access

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers in Cedartown, GA. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document details, and coordinate with officers to ensure timely responses.

The role involves monitoring officer status, relaying updates, and conducting records inquiries after training. Candidates typically have a high school diploma, strong typing, clear communication, and the ability to learn geography and operate CJIS systems.