Emergency Police Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Sutherland (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks a Police Dispatcher in Sutherland, VA to handle emergency and nonemergency calls. You will document details, assign calls to officers, monitor status, and relay updates while maintaining clear communication with field personnel.

The role may require nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime based on staffing and needs. A high school diploma is commonly required; CJIS access may need screening and training.

Qualifications

• Typing accurately and clearly by radio.
• Ability to understand spoken information and communicate well.
• Learn jurisdictional geography and agency procedures.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, and vehicle details.
• Assign calls to available officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CJIS systems

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks a Police Dispatcher in Sutherland, VA to handle emergency and nonemergency calls. You will document details, assign calls to officers, monitor status, and relay updates while maintaining clear communication with field personnel.

The role may require nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime based on staffing and needs. A high school diploma is commonly required; CJIS access may need screening and training.