Emergency Dispatch Specialist — Help Save Lives

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Andalusia (AL); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Public Safety Dispatch Network in Andalusia, Alabama seeks qualified Police Dispatchers. Dispatchers support law enforcement by receiving requests for assistance, maintaining radio and phone communications, and coordinating with officers on duty.

Responsibilities include documenting locations, vehicle details, and hazards, assigning calls, monitoring status, relaying updates, and conducting authorized records inquiries after training.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and jurisdiction geography knowledge.
• Ability to learn and follow dispatcher procedures.

Responsabilidades

• 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 changing incidents and safety concerns.
• Conduct records inquiries after required training and approvals.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Conocimientos

Typing

Active listening

Radio communication

Multitasking

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Criminal justice information systems

Descripción del empleo

The Public Safety Dispatch Network in Andalusia, Alabama seeks qualified Police Dispatchers. Dispatchers support law enforcement by receiving requests for assistance, maintaining radio and phone communications, and coordinating with officers on duty.

Responsibilities include documenting locations, vehicle details, and hazards, assigning calls, monitoring status, relaying updates, and conducting authorized records inquiries after training.