Emergency Police Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Continuing education

Premium pay

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions is seeking Police Dispatchers for Harrods Creek, KY. Dispatchers receive requests for police assistance, relay critical information, and coordinate with officers to prioritize responses.

The role may involve night shifts and weekend overtime, typing details into records systems, and maintaining accurate incident logs while protecting sensitive information.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required. Entry-level vacancies may provide training, while experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography. Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

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 comms

Multitasking

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions is seeking Police Dispatchers for Harrods Creek, KY. Dispatchers receive requests for police assistance, relay critical information, and coordinate with officers to prioritize responses.

The role may involve night shifts and weekend overtime, typing details into records systems, and maintaining accurate incident logs while protecting sensitive information.