Emergency Police Dispatcher - 24/7 Critical Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Prairie Hill (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is listing Police Dispatcher opportunities in Prairie Hill, TX. Dispatchers support law enforcement by receiving requests for assistance, maintaining radio communications, and handling records-system duties as assigned by the agency.

Typical duties include taking calls, documenting locations and descriptions, assigning calls to officers, monitoring status and radio traffic, and coordinating with neighboring agencies.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required; entry-level training may be provided.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately and understand spoken information; clear radio communication is essential.

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 speed

Multitasking

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Records management systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is listing Police Dispatcher opportunities in Prairie Hill, TX. Dispatchers support law enforcement by receiving requests for assistance, maintaining radio communications, and handling records-system duties as assigned by the agency.

Typical duties include taking calls, documenting locations and descriptions, assigning calls to officers, monitoring status and radio traffic, and coordinating with neighboring agencies.