Emergency Dispatcher: Critical Police Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Newcastle (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher candidates for Osage, WY. You will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations, assign calls to officers, monitor radio traffic, and coordinate with agencies.

Successful applicants typically have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing, multitasking, radio communication, and familiarity with incident reporting systems. Training may be provided for entry-level roles.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training, while experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn 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.

Skills

Typing

Multitasking

Radio communications

Incident documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher candidates for Osage, WY. You will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations, assign calls to officers, monitor radio traffic, and coordinate with agencies.

Successful applicants typically have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing, multitasking, radio communication, and familiarity with incident reporting systems. Training may be provided for entry-level roles.