Emergency Communications Specialist - Police Dispatch

National Public Safety Careers; Grifton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in Grifton, NC is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. This role may include telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties as needed.

Dispatchers help officers understand what is happening before they arrive, ensuring accurate locations, descriptions, safety information, and timely updates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required.
• Typing speed and accuracy essential; ability to learn dispatch systems.

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.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Multitasking

Radio communication

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers in Grifton, NC is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. This role may include telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties as needed.

Dispatchers help officers understand what is happening before they arrive, ensuring accurate locations, descriptions, safety information, and timely updates.