Emergency Police Dispatcher – 24/7 Radio & Call Ops

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Galax (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance program

Continuing education

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions seeks police dispatcher candidates for Galax, VA. Responsibilities include taking emergency calls, documenting locations and vehicle details, and directing officers based on priority. You will monitor radio traffic, relay updates, and coordinate with nearby agencies to ensure safety.

A high school diploma or equivalent is standard; candidates should type accurately, listen well, and learn local geography. Some vacancies offer on-site training and security screening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies offer training on site.
• Ability to type accurately while listening and communicating clearly over radio.
• Willingness to learn jurisdictional geography and security screening processes.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document locations, descriptions, vehicle details and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers per priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about incidents and safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and protect restricted information.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Active listening

Radio communication

Jurisdictional geography

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions seeks police dispatcher candidates for Galax, VA. Responsibilities include taking emergency calls, documenting locations and vehicle details, and directing officers based on priority. You will monitor radio traffic, relay updates, and coordinate with nearby agencies to ensure safety.

A high school diploma or equivalent is standard; candidates should type accurately, listen well, and learn local geography. Some vacancies offer on-site training and security screening.