Emergency Police Dispatcher — Critical Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Hattieville (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers in Hattieville, AR. The role involves taking emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting locations and hazards, and assigning calls to officers following agency procedures.

It requires accurate typing, clear radio communication, and ability to learn jurisdictional geography. Dispatchers work with communications consoles, may cover nights, weekends, and holidays, and may face high-stress situations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent; entry‑level training may be provided.
• Experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.
• 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 accuracy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers in Hattieville, AR. The role involves taking emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting locations and hazards, and assigning calls to officers following agency procedures.

It requires accurate typing, clear radio communication, and ability to learn jurisdictional geography. Dispatchers work with communications consoles, may cover nights, weekends, and holidays, and may face high-stress situations.