Emergency Communications Specialist - Police Dispatch

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Weir (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Weir, TX is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities to support law enforcement operations. Dispatchers receive requests for assistance, document details, and coordinate with officers to ensure timely responses from a secured communications center.

Responsibilities include handling emergency and nonemergency calls, maintaining incident records, and coordinating with neighboring agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Ability to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.

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

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Public safety records system

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Weir, TX is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities to support law enforcement operations. Dispatchers receive requests for assistance, document details, and coordinate with officers to ensure timely responses from a secured communications center.

Responsibilities include handling emergency and nonemergency calls, maintaining incident records, and coordinating with neighboring agencies.