Emergency Police Dispatcher

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Tobaccoville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Tobaccoville, NC is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communications with officers. The role may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties; candidates should be able to type accurately and convey information clearly by radio.

This frontline position requires attention to detail, ability to work nights or weekends, and willingness to undergo

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to type accurately.
• Able to understand spoken information and communicate clearly by radio.
• Must learn jurisdictional geography and operate dispatch systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Clear communication

Geography knowledge

Security procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Tobaccoville, NC is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communications with officers. The role may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties; candidates should be able to type accurately and convey information clearly by radio.

This frontline position requires attention to detail, ability to work nights or weekends, and willingness to undergo