Emergency Police Dispatcher — Fast 24/7 Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is helping to connect skilled Police Dispatchers with opportunities in Decatur, TX. Dispatchers receive requests for police assistance, document details, and coordinate with officers to ensure timely responses.

The role may involve night and weekend shifts, depending on agency needs. A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required; strong typing, clear radio communication, and geography knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and geographic literacy are important to serving jurisdictional areas.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards.
• Assign calls to 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 training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Geography literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is helping to connect skilled Police Dispatchers with opportunities in Decatur, TX. Dispatchers receive requests for police assistance, document details, and coordinate with officers to ensure timely responses.

The role may involve night and weekend shifts, depending on agency needs. A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required; strong typing, clear radio communication, and geography knowledge are essential.