Emergency Police Dispatcher – Critical 24/7 Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher opportunities in Lowell, VT. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and hazards, and coordinate with officers to ensure timely response.

The role may include radio communication, records inquiries, and ongoing monitoring of incidents. Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong typing, clear radio communication, and a knowledge of jurisdiction geography.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Typing accuracy and ability to process information quickly is important.
• Ability to understand spoken information and communicate clearly by radio.
• Familiarity with jurisdictional geography and records systems may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, 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.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Clear communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher opportunities in Lowell, VT. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and hazards, and coordinate with officers to ensure timely response.

The role may include radio communication, records inquiries, and ongoing monitoring of incidents. Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong typing, clear radio communication, and a knowledge of jurisdiction geography.