Emergency Police Dispatcher — 24/7 Public Safety & Training

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Peru (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 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 and other provisions vary

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Peru, ME seeks a Police Dispatcher who supports law enforcement operations by taking requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communications with officers. Depending on the agency, the role may include telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties.

Dispatchers document incident locations, descriptions, and hazards, assign calls to officers, monitor radio traffic, and relay timely updates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required.
• Must be able to type accurately.
• Ability to understand spoken information and communicate clearly by radio.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, vehicle details, and hazards
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and agency procedures
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance
• Relay updates about changing incidents and 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

Listening

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Peru, ME seeks a Police Dispatcher who supports law enforcement operations by taking requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communications with officers. Depending on the agency, the role may include telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties.

Dispatchers document incident locations, descriptions, and hazards, assign calls to officers, monitor radio traffic, and relay timely updates.