Emergency Police Dispatcher — Critical Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers invites applicants for Police Dispatcher opportunities in Elk Grove, CA. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and hazards, and assign calls to officers using priority rules and agency procedures.

Work often includes nights, weekends, and overtime based on staffing. A high school diploma or equivalent is usually required; candidates should type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Typing accurately is essential for dispatch.
• Clear radio/voice communication required.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and use records systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about incidents and safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.
• Complete required training for records access.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Listening

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Records systems

CJIS access/training

Job description

National Public Safety Careers invites applicants for Police Dispatcher opportunities in Elk Grove, CA. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and hazards, and assign calls to officers using priority rules and agency procedures.

Work often includes nights, weekends, and overtime based on staffing. A high school diploma or equivalent is usually required; candidates should type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.