Emergency Police Dispatcher: Critical Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Willard (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in Willard, NM seeks Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communications with officers.

You will document incident locations, descriptions, and hazards, assign calls, monitor radio traffic, and coordinate with neighboring agencies. A high school diploma is required; training and certifications may apply. Strong typing and radio communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, 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

Skills

Typing

Clear communication

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers in Willard, NM seeks Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communications with officers.

You will document incident locations, descriptions, and hazards, assign calls, monitor radio traffic, and coordinate with neighboring agencies. A high school diploma is required; training and certifications may apply. Strong typing and radio communication skills are essential.