Emergency Police Dispatcher - Critical Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Inwood (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Inwood, WV is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by handling emergency and nonemergency requests and maintaining clear communication with officers.

You will document incident locations, vehicle details and hazards, assign calls to officers by priority, monitor radio traffic, relay updates, and coordinate with neighboring agencies while completing required training and background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and operate radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards.
• Assign calls to 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

Radio comms

Clear communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Inwood, WV is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by handling emergency and nonemergency requests and maintaining clear communication with officers.

You will document incident locations, vehicle details and hazards, assign calls to officers by priority, monitor radio traffic, relay updates, and coordinate with neighboring agencies while completing required training and background checks.