Emergency Police Dispatcher: Critical Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Hammond (LA); In loco; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical coverage (varies by agency)

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay

Descrizione del lavoro

National Public Safety Careers in Tangipahoa, LA seeks Police Dispatcher opportunities to support law enforcement. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests and coordinate with officers to ensure timely responses.

The role involves documenting locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and monitoring radio traffic. It may require overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays based on staffing needs.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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

Conoscenze

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Listening skills

Jurisdictional geography

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

National Public Safety Careers in Tangipahoa, LA seeks Police Dispatcher opportunities to support law enforcement. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests and coordinate with officers to ensure timely responses.

The role involves documenting locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and monitoring radio traffic. It may require overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays based on staffing needs.