Emergency Communications Specialist | Police Dispatcher

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Coffee Springs (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Coffee Springs, AL seeks Police Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency police requests, document locations, descriptions, and hazards, and assign calls to officers based on priority.

The role supports law enforcement operations with radio and records-system duties. Candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and must type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Candidates should be able 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

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Coffee Springs, AL seeks Police Dispatcher opportunities. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency police requests, document locations, descriptions, and hazards, and assign calls to officers based on priority.

The role supports law enforcement operations with radio and records-system duties. Candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and must type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.