Emergency Police Dispatch & Communications Specialist

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Cleveland (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant of sorts

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Cleveland, GA is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers.

Dispatchers may handle telephone calls, radio dispatch, and records-system duties as required by the agency. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with training provided for entry-level vacancies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Training provided for entry-level vacancies.
• Experience in police dispatch may be required for advanced roles.
• Must type accurately and understand spoken information.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, suspect 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 potential safety concerns
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Cleveland, GA is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers.

Dispatchers may handle telephone calls, radio dispatch, and records-system duties as required by the agency. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with training provided for entry-level vacancies.