Emergency Police Dispatcher — 24/7 Public Safety Dispatch

National Public Safety Careers; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks a Police Dispatcher in Lago Vista, TX. The role involves receiving and routing emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting details, and coordinating with officers to manage responses.

Candidates should type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio, with knowledge of jurisdictional geography. Applicants may be required to complete background screening and training; continual monitoring of incidents and records is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training.
• Experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.

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

Radio communication

Clear communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks a Police Dispatcher in Lago Vista, TX. The role involves receiving and routing emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting details, and coordinating with officers to manage responses.

Candidates should type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio, with knowledge of jurisdictional geography. Applicants may be required to complete background screening and training; continual monitoring of incidents and records is expected.