Emergency Police Dispatcher & Communications Specialist

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; French Settlement (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in French Settlement, LA, seeks Police Dispatchers for on-site roles responsible for receiving calls, coordinating with officers, and relaying critical information to ensure public safety.

Positions may include night/weekend shifts; a high school diploma is commonly required and entry-level training may be provided, while prior dispatch experience and certifications can be advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Entry-level roles may provide training; experienced posts may require police dispatch experience and certifications.
• Typing accuracy, listening, radio communication, and basic geography knowledge required.

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

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in French Settlement, LA, seeks Police Dispatchers for on-site roles responsible for receiving calls, coordinating with officers, and relaying critical information to ensure public safety.

Positions may include night/weekend shifts; a high school diploma is commonly required and entry-level training may be provided, while prior dispatch experience and certifications can be advantageous.