Emergency Police Dispatcher - Critical Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Oak Bluffs (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in Cuttyhunk, MA is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by taking emergency and nonemergency requests and maintaining reliable communication with officers.

You will document incident locations, suspect descriptions, and vehicle details; assign calls to officers; monitor radio traffic; relay updates; and coordinate with neighboring agencies. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with training provided for entry-level roles.

Qualifications

• Typing accurately and listening skills required.
• Ability to understand spoken information and communicate clearly by radio.
• Familiarity with criminal justice information systems may require screening.

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

Multitasking

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers in Cuttyhunk, MA is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by taking emergency and nonemergency requests and maintaining reliable communication with officers.

You will document incident locations, suspect descriptions, and vehicle details; assign calls to officers; monitor radio traffic; relay updates; and coordinate with neighboring agencies. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with training provided for entry-level roles.