Emergency Police Dispatcher - Critical Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Avon Park (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in Avon Park, FL is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by handling emergency and nonemergency requests and maintaining vital communications with officers. You will document locations, vehicle details, and hazards while coordinating with agencies and ensuring accurate incident records.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, can type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent. Entry-level vacancies may provide training.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.

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

Active listening

Multitasking

Radio communications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers in Avon Park, FL is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by handling emergency and nonemergency requests and maintaining vital communications with officers. You will document locations, vehicle details, and hazards while coordinating with agencies and ensuring accurate incident records.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, can type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.