Emergency Police Dispatcher

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Plantersville (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Plantersville, AL is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations. You will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations, and assign calls to officers.

This role may require night and weekend shifts and involves working with communications consoles, radios, and records systems. A high school diploma is commonly required, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Typing accurately is required.
• Ability to understand spoken information and communicate clearly by radio.
• Able to learn jurisdictional geography.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, 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

Active listening

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Plantersville, AL is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations. You will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations, and assign calls to officers.

This role may require night and weekend shifts and involves working with communications consoles, radios, and records systems. A high school diploma is commonly required, with training provided.