Emergency Police Dispatcher: Critical 24/7 Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Watauga (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Watauga, TN, seeks experienced police dispatchers to receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations, and coordinate with officers. The role may involve radio and records-system duties depending on the agency.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong typing, listening, and communication skills, plus ability to multitask under pressure. Training and advancement depend on the hiring agency, with benefits and continuing education

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and multitasking under pressure.
• Basic knowledge of jurisdictional geography is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, vehicle details, and reported hazards.
• Assign calls to available 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 clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Radio communication

Multitasking

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Watauga, TN, seeks experienced police dispatchers to receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations, and coordinate with officers. The role may involve radio and records-system duties depending on the agency.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong typing, listening, and communication skills, plus ability to multitask under pressure. Training and advancement depend on the hiring agency, with benefits and continuing education