Emergency Dispatcher: 24/7 Critical Communications

National Public Safety Careers; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in St. Louis, MO, is seeking qualified Police Dispatchers who support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers.

The role may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties as required by the agency. Responsibilities include documenting incident details, assigning calls, monitoring radio traffic, and coordinating with other emergency services.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Typing proficiency and the ability to understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and learning jurisdictional geography.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

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

National Public Safety Careers in St. Louis, MO, is seeking qualified Police Dispatchers who support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers.

The role may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties as required by the agency. Responsibilities include documenting incident details, assigning calls, monitoring radio traffic, and coordinating with other emergency services.