Emergency Police Dispatcher & Communications Specialist

National Public Safety Careers; Cohagen (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in Cohagen, MT seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking calls and coordinating with officers. The job may include telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records-system duties.

Dispatchers help ensure accurate locations, descriptions, safety information, and timely updates for responders. Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; training provided for entry-level roles.
• Accurate typing and listening skills.
• Clear spoken communication via radio.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography.
• Certifications for advanced roles may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, 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 potential safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Multitasking

Radio comms

Clear communication

Geography

Education

High school diploma

Police dispatch certification

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers in Cohagen, MT seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking calls and coordinating with officers. The job may include telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records-system duties.

Dispatchers help ensure accurate locations, descriptions, safety information, and timely updates for responders. Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.