Emergency Police Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications

National Public Safety Careers; McAlester (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in Mcalester, OK. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance and coordinate with officers while documenting locations, descriptions, and hazards.

The role involves monitoring radio traffic and relaying updates to ensure safety and efficient responses. The position requires a high school diploma, accurate typing, clear radio communication, and knowledge of jurisdictional geography.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training; 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.

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

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in Mcalester, OK. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance and coordinate with officers while documenting locations, descriptions, and hazards.

The role involves monitoring radio traffic and relaying updates to ensure safety and efficient responses. The position requires a high school diploma, accurate typing, clear radio communication, and knowledge of jurisdictional geography.