Emergency Police Dispatcher — Critical 24/7 Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks a Police Dispatcher to handle emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance from a communications console. You will document incident details, assign calls, monitor status, and relay critical updates to officers on duty.

The role requires clear radio communication, rapid typing, multitasking, and regional geography knowledge. Training may be provided, with potential continuous, rotating shifts and overtime based on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training.
• Experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

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.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Clear radio communication

Multitasking

Situational awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CJIS access

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks a Police Dispatcher to handle emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance from a communications console. You will document incident details, assign calls, monitor status, and relay critical updates to officers on duty.

The role requires clear radio communication, rapid typing, multitasking, and regional geography knowledge. Training may be provided, with potential continuous, rotating shifts and overtime based on staffing needs.