Emergency Police Dispatcher — Critical Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee‑assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay and other provisions vary

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Joint Base Lewis McChord to receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document critical details, assign calls to officers, monitor status, and relay updates to ensure public safety.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, accurate typing, and the ability to work in a demanding environment. Training is possible; shifts may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Experience with dispatch or records systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect 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 changing incidents and potential safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Joint Base Lewis McChord to receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document critical details, assign calls to officers, monitor status, and relay updates to ensure public safety.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, accurate typing, and the ability to work in a demanding environment. Training is possible; shifts may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.