Emergency Police Dispatcher: Critical Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Potlatch (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Continuing education

Premium pay

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Potlatch, ID. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document incident locations, and assign calls to officers according to priority and agency procedures.

Work may involve nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime. Strong typing, listening, and clear radio communication are essential, along with the ability to maintain accurate incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training, while experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography.

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

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Potlatch, ID. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document incident locations, and assign calls to officers according to priority and agency procedures.

Work may involve nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime. Strong typing, listening, and clear radio communication are essential, along with the ability to maintain accurate incident records and safeguard restricted information.