Emergency Police Dispatcher — 24/7 Public Safety Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Grayson (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking police dispatchers for Grayson, Kentucky. The role supports law enforcement communications by taking calls, dispatching officers, and maintaining records systems.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, and strong typing, listening, and radio communication skills are essential. Candidates should be able to learn jurisdictional geography and operate with attention to accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to type accurately and understand radio communications.
• Good spoken communication and geographic literacy.
• Ability to learn jurisdiction-specific procedures and systems.

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

Active listening

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Criminal justice systems

Records management systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking police dispatchers for Grayson, Kentucky. The role supports law enforcement communications by taking calls, dispatching officers, and maintaining records systems.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, and strong typing, listening, and radio communication skills are essential. Candidates should be able to learn jurisdictional geography and operate with attention to accuracy and confidentiality.