Emergency Police Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher candidates for a position based at Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. Duties include taking calls, coordinating with officers, and handling records access while ensuring safety and timely updates.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio. Training and potential certifications may be provided, with benefits varying by agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required; training provided for entry levels.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Ability to communicate clearly by radio and learn jurisdictional geography.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards.
• 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.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher candidates for a position based at Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. Duties include taking calls, coordinating with officers, and handling records access while ensuring safety and timely updates.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio. Training and potential certifications may be provided, with benefits varying by agency.