Emergency Police Dispatcher – Critical Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Education support

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers invites applications for Police Dispatcher opportunities in Edmonds, Washington. This role supports law enforcement operations by taking emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting locations and hazards, and dispatching officers according to agency procedures.

Dispatchers work at communications consoles, often nights and weekends, with long shifts and the potential for overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Typing, listening, radio communication and geography knowledge are essential.
• 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
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information

Skills

Typing

Listening

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

National Public Safety Careers invites applications for Police Dispatcher opportunities in Edmonds, Washington. This role supports law enforcement operations by taking emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting locations and hazards, and dispatching officers according to agency procedures.

Dispatchers work at communications consoles, often nights and weekends, with long shifts and the potential for overtime.