Emergency Police Dispatcher – 24/7 Public Safety

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Groton (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Groton, VT, is seeking Police Dispatchers to handle emergency and nonemergency requests and coordinate with officers for rapid responses. You will document incidents, monitor radio traffic, and assign calls according to agency procedures while maintaining secure records.

The role may require shifts including nights or weekends; candidates should have a high school diploma, strong typing, listening, multitasking, and familiarity with communications systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or often provided on-the-job training.
• Candidates should be able to 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 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

Active listening

Multitasking

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CJIS

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Groton, VT, is seeking Police Dispatchers to handle emergency and nonemergency requests and coordinate with officers for rapid responses. You will document incidents, monitor radio traffic, and assign calls according to agency procedures while maintaining secure records.

The role may require shifts including nights or weekends; candidates should have a high school diploma, strong typing, listening, multitasking, and familiarity with communications systems.