Emergency Police Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Calls

National Public Safety Careers; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Farmington, MO. Dispatchers receive calls, coordinate with officers, and maintain critical records to support law enforcement operations. A high school diploma is commonly required; on-the-job training is possible for entry-level candidates.

You must type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography. Work may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent typical requirement.
• Ability to type accurately and listen actively.
• Clear radio communication and geography familiarity.

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 agency 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 communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Farmington, MO. Dispatchers receive calls, coordinate with officers, and maintain critical records to support law enforcement operations. A high school diploma is commonly required; on-the-job training is possible for entry-level candidates.

You must type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography. Work may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.