Emergency Police Dispatcher (24/7 Communications)

National Public Safety Careers; Lakeview (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Police Dispatchers in New Pine Creek, OR, work to receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, and assign calls to officers based on priority. Strong accuracy, radio communication, and geography knowledge are essential.

Training may be provided and some shifts may include nights or overtime. Opportunities exist with federal, state, or local agencies through National Public Safety Careers, focusing on incident record maintenance and secure information handling as

Qualifications

• Must be able to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and strong multitasking abilities.
• Experience with dispatch aptitude assessments or related screening.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing

Listening

Multitasking

Dispatch aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

Police Dispatchers in New Pine Creek, OR, work to receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, and assign calls to officers based on priority. Strong accuracy, radio communication, and geography knowledge are essential.

Training may be provided and some shifts may include nights or overtime. Opportunities exist with federal, state, or local agencies through National Public Safety Careers, focusing on incident record maintenance and secure information handling as