Emergency Dispatch Specialist (Police Communications)

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Lamont (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance program

Continuing education

Job summary

Police dispatchers in Lamont, KS provide essential communications support for law enforcement. They receive calls, document details, and coordinate with officers to ensure timely responses and safety.

Staff may work nights, weekends, and holidays, with duties including radio dispatch, record checks, and inter-agency coordination. Training is often provided for entry-level hires within a structured department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training.
• Experience in police dispatch preferred or beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency police requests.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers per priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests.
• Relay updates on incidents and safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and keep records.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Multitasking

Dispatch aptitude

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Records systems

Job description

Police dispatchers in Lamont, KS provide essential communications support for law enforcement. They receive calls, document details, and coordinate with officers to ensure timely responses and safety.

Staff may work nights, weekends, and holidays, with duties including radio dispatch, record checks, and inter-agency coordination. Training is often provided for entry-level hires within a structured department.