Emergency Police Dispatcher — Critical Communications Expert

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Point Reyes Station (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Inverness Police Department is seeking qualified Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Responsibilities include documenting incidents, coordinating with officers, and relaying updates while ensuring accuracy and safety.

The role may require working nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on staffing and operational needs; a high school diploma and strong typing/comms skills are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Typing accuracy required.
• Ability to understand spoken information and communicate clearly by radio.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, 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.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing

Clear communication

Multitasking

Radio dispatch

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Inverness Police Department is seeking qualified Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Responsibilities include documenting incidents, coordinating with officers, and relaying updates while ensuring accuracy and safety.

The role may require working nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on staffing and operational needs; a high school diploma and strong typing/comms skills are