Emergency Police Dispatcher (911 & Radio)

National Public Safety Careers; Toast (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in Toast, NC is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking calls, coordinating with officers, and maintaining communications across multiple systems.

Dispatchers may handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and hazards, and route information to officers while ensuring accurate incident records and adherence to agency procedures.

Qualifications

• Typing accurately to document incidents and calls.
• Ability to understand spoken information and relay clear messages by radio.
• Strong listening and multitasking skills for dispatch workflows.
• Knowledge of jurisdiction geography helps routing and prioritizing calls.

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

Listening skills

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems (CJIS)

Job description

National Public Safety Careers in Toast, NC is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking calls, coordinating with officers, and maintaining communications across multiple systems.

Dispatchers may handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and hazards, and route information to officers while ensuring accurate incident records and adherence to agency procedures.