Emergency Police Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in Clemmons, NC seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking emergency and nonemergency requests and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Dispatchers coordinate with neighboring agencies and maintain incident records, with duties including documentation and record inquiries.

The role may require night, weekend, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime depending on staffing and operational needs.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training; experienced classifications may require prior dispatcher work and applicable certifications.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and knowledge of jurisdiction geography are important.

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/Phone communication

Documentation

Geography knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers in Clemmons, NC seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking emergency and nonemergency requests and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Dispatchers coordinate with neighboring agencies and maintain incident records, with duties including documentation and record inquiries.

The role may require night, weekend, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime depending on staffing and operational needs.