Emergency Police Dispatcher — Critical Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Oak Creek (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Education resources

Premium pay

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher candidates for Oak Creek, CO. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, and coordinate with officers to ensure timely responses.

Role requires strong typing, radio communication skills, and knowledge of local geography. Training may be provided, with potential for night/weekend shifts and overtime based on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training provided for entry-level roles.
• Typing speed and accuracy are important.
• Clear radio communication with concise information transfer.
• Knowledge of jurisdiction geography, background checks may be required.

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 procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Dispatch software

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher candidates for Oak Creek, CO. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, and coordinate with officers to ensure timely responses.

Role requires strong typing, radio communication skills, and knowledge of local geography. Training may be provided, with potential for night/weekend shifts and overtime based on staffing needs.