Emergency Dispatch & Communications Specialist

National Public Safety Careers; Pontotoc (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for positions in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency calls, document details, and coordinate with officers to ensure timely responses.

Training may be provided, with a focus on typing accuracy, radio communication, and jurisdictional geography. Work may involve nights, weekends, and overtime depending on staffing needs; pay is set per year, with eligibility for benefits as offered by the agency.

Qualifications

• Type accurately and quickly to document requests
• Understand spoken information and communicate clearly over radio
• Demonstrate multitasking and situational awareness in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and 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 incident records and safeguard restricted information

Skills

Typing

Listening

Clear communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for positions in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency calls, document details, and coordinate with officers to ensure timely responses.

Training may be provided, with a focus on typing accuracy, radio communication, and jurisdictional geography. Work may involve nights, weekends, and overtime depending on staffing needs; pay is set per year, with eligibility for benefits as offered by the agency.