Emergency Police Dispatcher - Fast-Paced Impact

National Public Safety Careers; Temple (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Police Dispatcher opportunities in Temple, NH seek detail-oriented individuals to support law enforcement operations by handling requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communications with officers.

Primary duties include documenting locations and details, assigning calls to officers, and monitoring radio traffic. Training is common, and schedules may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Typing, listening and multitasking abilities are important for dispatcher work.
• Ability to learn jurisdiction geography and access to appropriate information systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, 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 changing incidents and potential safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Police Dispatcher opportunities in Temple, NH seek detail-oriented individuals to support law enforcement operations by handling requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communications with officers.

Primary duties include documenting locations and details, assigning calls to officers, and monitoring radio traffic. Training is common, and schedules may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on staffing needs.