Emergency Police Dispatcher - 24/7 Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Indian Rocks Beach (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is listing Police Dispatcher opportunities in Indian Rocks Beach, FL. Positions involve handling emergency and nonemergency police requests, logging details, and coordinating with officers from a fixed communications console.

Qualified candidates typically hold a high school diploma and must type accurately, understand radio communication, and quickly learn jurisdiction geography. Roles may involve shift work and security screenings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training; experienced classifications may require prior dispatch work and certifications.
• Candidates should type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn jurisdiction geography.

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 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

Radio dispatch

Multitasking

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Records management systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is listing Police Dispatcher opportunities in Indian Rocks Beach, FL. Positions involve handling emergency and nonemergency police requests, logging details, and coordinating with officers from a fixed communications console.

Qualified candidates typically hold a high school diploma and must type accurately, understand radio communication, and quickly learn jurisdiction geography. Roles may involve shift work and security screenings.