Emergency Police Dispatcher — Fast-Paced Impact

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Triangle (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Triangle, VA seeks Police Dispatcher professionals to support law enforcement by receiving requests, maintaining reliable communication with officers, and coordinating with agencies. Duties may include telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system tasks as assigned.

Ideal candidates will type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and be able to work nights, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; training may be provided.
• Typing accuracy, ability to understand spoken information, and clear radio communication.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography; CJIS access may require screening.

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.

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Triangle, VA seeks Police Dispatcher professionals to support law enforcement by receiving requests, maintaining reliable communication with officers, and coordinating with agencies. Duties may include telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system tasks as assigned.

Ideal candidates will type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and be able to work nights, weekends, or holidays as needed.