Emergency Police Dispatcher - 24/7 Rotating Shifts

National Public Safety Careers; Parma (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers for openings in Parma, MO. Dispatchers receive police requests, document details, and coordinate with officers to manage incidents. The role may involve night and weekend shifts as needed, with emphasis on accuracy and swift communication.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong typing, radio communication skills, and the ability to learn local geography to support law enforcement operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Strong typing and clear radio communication required.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and navigate a fast-paced dispatch environment.

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

Multi-tasking

Geography

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers for openings in Parma, MO. Dispatchers receive police requests, document details, and coordinate with officers to manage incidents. The role may involve night and weekend shifts as needed, with emphasis on accuracy and swift communication.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, strong typing, radio communication skills, and the ability to learn local geography to support law enforcement operations.