Emergency Police Dispatcher - Critical Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Pickens (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Pickens, SC seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by receiving requests, maintaining radio and phone communications, and coordinating with officers.

This role may involve night and weekend shifts, overtime, and duties such as documenting incident details, monitoring units, and coordinating with neighboring agencies. A high school diploma and accurate typing are typically required; on-the-job training is common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Duties may include notifications, radio dispatch, and records inquiries after training.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers based on priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Pickens, SC seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by receiving requests, maintaining radio and phone communications, and coordinating with officers.

This role may involve night and weekend shifts, overtime, and duties such as documenting incident details, monitoring units, and coordinating with neighboring agencies. A high school diploma and accurate typing are typically required; on-the-job training is common.