Emergency Police Dispatcher - Fast-Paced Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Thornton (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks police dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking calls, coordinating with officers, and maintaining critical radio communications. Training may be provided for entry-level applicants and scheduling may include nights or weekends.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, strong typing, and the ability to learn local geography while handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided for entry-level vacancies.
• Must type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Able to communicate clearly by radio and learn jurisdictional geography.

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.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing

Multitasking

Radio communication

Spoken understanding

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CJIS

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks police dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking calls, coordinating with officers, and maintaining critical radio communications. Training may be provided for entry-level applicants and scheduling may include nights or weekends.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, strong typing, and the ability to learn local geography while handling confidential information.