Emergency Police Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Sharon Springs Township (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Education resources

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Sharon, KS. This role involves receiving emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting details, and coordinating with officers to ensure timely responses.

Qualified applicants typically hold a high school diploma and can type accurately, multitask, and communicate clearly by radio. Training may be provided; night/weekend shifts and overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; training provided for entry-level roles.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Learn jurisdiction geography and use criminal justice information systems when required.

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

Listening

Clear radio communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Sharon, KS. This role involves receiving emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting details, and coordinating with officers to ensure timely responses.

Qualified applicants typically hold a high school diploma and can type accurately, multitask, and communicate clearly by radio. Training may be provided; night/weekend shifts and overtime may apply.