Emergency Police Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Linville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations in Linville, VA. The role involves receiving emergency and nonemergency calls, recording locations and details, and dispatching officers according to priority.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong typing, clear radio communication, and basic geography knowledge. Work may include night or rotating shifts, and onboarding includes screening and training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to type accurately.
• Ability to understand radio communications and guidelines.
• Learn jurisdictional geography.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about incidents and safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing accurately

Clear radio communication

Jurisdictional geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CJIS familiarity

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations in Linville, VA. The role involves receiving emergency and nonemergency calls, recording locations and details, and dispatching officers according to priority.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong typing, clear radio communication, and basic geography knowledge. Work may include night or rotating shifts, and onboarding includes screening and training.