Emergency Police Dispatcher — Critical Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Lake Placid (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking a Police Dispatcher in Lake Placid, FL. The position involves taking emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting details, dispatching officers, and coordinating with multiple agencies.

It may require shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, accurate typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn local geography.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Accurate typing skills.
• Clear spoken communication and radio etiquette.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography.

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 timely updates about changing incidents and safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Active listening

Multitasking

Clear radio communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Radio consoles

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking a Police Dispatcher in Lake Placid, FL. The position involves taking emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting details, dispatching officers, and coordinating with multiple agencies.

It may require shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, accurate typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn local geography.