Emergency Police Dispatcher

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Holcomb (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Employee assistance

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Holcomb, MS is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. The role may include telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records-system duties.

Dispatchers help officers understand what is happening before they arrive, ensure accurate locations and safety information, and relay updates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Ability to learn jurisdiction geography and operate radio/telephone systems.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require 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

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Holcomb, MS is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. The role may include telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records-system duties.

Dispatchers help officers understand what is happening before they arrive, ensure accurate locations and safety information, and relay updates.