Emergency Police Dispatcher & Communications Specialist

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Bellingham (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks qualified Police Dispatcher candidates to support law enforcement operations in the Bellingham area. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and hazards, and assign calls to officers according to priority and agency procedures.

They monitor officer status and radio traffic while relaying updates and coordinating with neighboring agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided for entry-level vacancies.
• Typing speed and accuracy are important for radio/records entries.
• Ability to understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdiction geography.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards.
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks qualified Police Dispatcher candidates to support law enforcement operations in the Bellingham area. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and hazards, and assign calls to officers according to priority and agency procedures.

They monitor officer status and radio traffic while relaying updates and coordinating with neighboring agencies.