Emergency Communications Specialist - Police Dispatch

National Public Safety Careers; Lincoln City (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers for Lincoln City, Oregon. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, assign calls, monitor radio traffic, and coordinate with agencies to ensure rapid, accurate response.

Ideal candidates type accurately, communicate clearly by radio, and manage multiple tasks under pressure. Training, confidentiality, and security compliance are essential for success in this critical support role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training provided for entry-level candidates.
• Ability to type accurately and communicate clearly over radio.
• Strong multitasking and information filtering under pressure.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Police radio systems

Records management systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers for Lincoln City, Oregon. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, assign calls, monitor radio traffic, and coordinate with agencies to ensure rapid, accurate response.

Ideal candidates type accurately, communicate clearly by radio, and manage multiple tasks under pressure. Training, confidentiality, and security compliance are essential for success in this critical support role.