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Public Safety Dispatch Network; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Porterville, CA is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers.

You will document incident details, assign calls, monitor radio traffic, relay updates, and coordinate with neighboring agencies while upholding confidentiality and security standards. Training and background checks may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent; training provided for entry-level vacancies.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and follow agency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, vehicle details, and reported hazards.
• Assign calls to available officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and maintain incident records.

Skills

Typing speed

Radio communications

Multitasking

Clear spoken and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Porterville, CA is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers.

You will document incident details, assign calls, monitor radio traffic, relay updates, and coordinate with neighboring agencies while upholding confidentiality and security standards. Training and background checks may be required.