Emergency Police Dispatcher — Fast-Paced Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave and professional resources

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in Richmond, VA is seeking Police Dispatcher applicants to support law enforcement operations. This role involves receiving requests for assistance, documenting details, and coordinating with officers.

Dispatchers may work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. A high school diploma is commonly required; training may be provided. Strong typing, listening, and clear radio communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required; training may be provided.
• Must type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.
• Experience with records systems or dispatch software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect details, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status and radio traffic; relay updates as needed.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Records management system

Dispatch software

Job description

National Public Safety Careers in Richmond, VA is seeking Police Dispatcher applicants to support law enforcement operations. This role involves receiving requests for assistance, documenting details, and coordinating with officers.

Dispatchers may work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. A high school diploma is commonly required; training may be provided. Strong typing, listening, and clear radio communication are essential.