Emergency Police Dispatcher — Fast-Paced Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Caribou (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking police dispatchers for Caribou, ME. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency requests, logging locations, and coordinating with officers and neighboring agencies to ensure public safety.

Dispatchers must type accurately, understand spoken information, and maintain clear radio communications. Training and certification requirements vary by agency; positions may include night/weekend shifts and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided.
• Ability to type accurately and listen clearly to callers.
• Strong communication and geographic awareness essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Spoken comprehension

Multitasking

Geographic literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Records management systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking police dispatchers for Caribou, ME. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency requests, logging locations, and coordinating with officers and neighboring agencies to ensure public safety.

Dispatchers must type accurately, understand spoken information, and maintain clear radio communications. Training and certification requirements vary by agency; positions may include night/weekend shifts and overtime.