Emergency Police Dispatcher - 24/7 Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is listing Police Dispatcher opportunities in Russell, MA. Dispatchers support law enforcement by taking calls, coordinating with officers, and handling records-system duties as required by the agency.

The role involves accurate location reporting, prioritizing incidents, monitoring radio traffic, and providing timely updates. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn local geography;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Typing accuracy essential.
• Ability to understand spoken information and communicate via radio.
• Learn jurisdictional geography.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers per priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay incident updates and potential safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and perform authorized records inquiries after training.

Skills

Typing

Clear communication

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is listing Police Dispatcher opportunities in Russell, MA. Dispatchers support law enforcement by taking calls, coordinating with officers, and handling records-system duties as required by the agency.

The role involves accurate location reporting, prioritizing incidents, monitoring radio traffic, and providing timely updates. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn local geography;