Emergency Police Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Calls

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking qualified candidates to operate dispatch consoles, handling emergency and nonemergency police requests. You will document locations, descriptions, and hazards, assign calls to officers, and monitor status and radio traffic while coordinating with surrounding agencies.

Training may be provided for entry-level hires, with potential background checks and security screenings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided for entry-level.
• Must 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 hazards.
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about incidents and safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Jurisdictional geography

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking qualified candidates to operate dispatch consoles, handling emergency and nonemergency police requests. You will document locations, descriptions, and hazards, assign calls to officers, and monitor status and radio traffic while coordinating with surrounding agencies.

Training may be provided for entry-level hires, with potential background checks and security screenings.