Emergency Police Dispatcher — Fast-Paced Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; North Lawrence (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking Police Dispatchers in North Lawrence, OH. The role concentrates on taking emergency and nonemergency calls, ensuring accurate locations, descriptions, and safety information, and coordinating with officers.

Training may be provided for entry-level candidates while trained dispatchers manage complex incidents. Dispatchers operate at communications consoles with headsets and radios, working various shifts including nights and weekends as required by agency

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required. Entry-level vacancies may provide training, while experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography. Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

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

Radio communication

Jurisdiction geography

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking Police Dispatchers in North Lawrence, OH. The role concentrates on taking emergency and nonemergency calls, ensuring accurate locations, descriptions, and safety information, and coordinating with officers.

Training may be provided for entry-level candidates while trained dispatchers manage complex incidents. Dispatchers operate at communications consoles with headsets and radios, working various shifts including nights and weekends as required by agency