Emergency Police Dispatcher

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Markham (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Markham, TX seeks Police Dispatchers to join our agency support team. You will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and hazards, assign calls to officers, monitor radio traffic, and relay updates on changing incidents and safety concerns.

A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required. Strong typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn jurisdictional geography are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some vacancies may provide training.
• Able to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Communicate clearly by radio and learn jurisdictional geography.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status and radio traffic; relay updates on incidents.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Radio dispatch

Clear communication

Geography knowledge

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAD/Records system

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Markham, TX seeks Police Dispatchers to join our agency support team. You will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and hazards, assign calls to officers, monitor radio traffic, and relay updates on changing incidents and safety concerns.

A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required. Strong typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn jurisdictional geography are essential.