Emergency Police Dispatcher — 24/7 Public Safety Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in Durham. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance and document critical details for rapid response.

Work may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. Training and security clearances may be required, with opportunities to coordinate with multiple agencies and maintain incident records.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required and entry-level vacancies may provide training.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Candidates should communicate clearly by radio and learn jurisdictional geography. Access to CJIS 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 accuracy

Clear verbal communication

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in Durham. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance and document critical details for rapid response.

Work may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. Training and security clearances may be required, with opportunities to coordinate with multiple agencies and maintain incident records.