Emergency Police Dispatcher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network is posting police dispatcher opportunities in Tennessee Colony. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, and coordinate with officers and neighboring agencies.

The role requires accurate typing, clear radio communication, and multitasking in a high-pressure environment. Typical duties include monitoring radio traffic, assigning calls, and maintaining incident records, with potential for varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Must type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication required; learn jurisdiction geography.
• Background checks and security screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards
• Assign calls to officers according to priority
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance
• Relay updates about changing incidents and safety concerns
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Multitasking

Listening skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network is posting police dispatcher opportunities in Tennessee Colony. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, and coordinate with officers and neighboring agencies.

The role requires accurate typing, clear radio communication, and multitasking in a high-pressure environment. Typical duties include monitoring radio traffic, assigning calls, and maintaining incident records, with potential for varied shifts.