Emergency Police Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Northfield (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is posting police dispatcher opportunities in Northfield, VT. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and hazards, and assign calls to officers using agency procedures.

Roles may include radio dispatch, record inquiries after training, and coordinating with neighboring agencies. A high school diploma and typing/communication skills are typically required, with on-site work and potential varied shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or training provided.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and geography knowledge recommended.

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, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about incidents and safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communications

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is posting police dispatcher opportunities in Northfield, VT. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and hazards, and assign calls to officers using agency procedures.

Roles may include radio dispatch, record inquiries after training, and coordinating with neighboring agencies. A high school diploma and typing/communication skills are typically required, with on-site work and potential varied shifts.