Emergency Police Dispatcher & Communications Specialist

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Garfield (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental/vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Garfield, AR, seeks police dispatchers to receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document details, and coordinate with officers. The role supports law enforcement operations through radio and phone communication and may involve records-system duties after training.

The position requires accurate typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to understand spoken information and geography. Training may be provided for entry-level candidates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided for entry level.
• Typing accuracy and clear radio communication are essential.
• Ability to understand spoken information and convey it clearly over radio.
• Ability to learn jurisdiction geography and work with sensitive information.

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 procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Spoken comprehension

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Garfield, AR, seeks police dispatchers to receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document details, and coordinate with officers. The role supports law enforcement operations through radio and phone communication and may involve records-system duties after training.

The position requires accurate typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to understand spoken information and geography. Training may be provided for entry-level candidates.