Emergency Police Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Rockford (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking police dispatchers for opportunities in Rockford, Ohio. The roles involve handling emergency and nonemergency requests, maintaining accurate information, and coordinating with officers and nearby agencies. Training may be provided for entry-level applicants.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and be able to type, listen, and communicate clearly by radio. Positions may involve night shifts, weekends, and overtime depending on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Typing accurately.
• Ability to understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication.

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

Listening

Multitasking

Radio comms

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking police dispatchers for opportunities in Rockford, Ohio. The roles involve handling emergency and nonemergency requests, maintaining accurate information, and coordinating with officers and nearby agencies. Training may be provided for entry-level applicants.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and be able to type, listen, and communicate clearly by radio. Positions may involve night shifts, weekends, and overtime depending on staffing needs.