Emergency Police Dispatcher – Fast, Precise Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Bainbridge Island (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network on Bainbridge Island is seeking police dispatchers who support law enforcement by receiving requests and coordinating with officers via radio and telephone systems. The job spans potentially varied shifts to ensure 24/7 coverage.

You will document incident locations, vehicle details, and hazards, assign calls, monitor status, and relay updates. Training is provided; experience is not always required, but accuracy, typing speed, and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Must type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.
• Ability to learn jurisdiction geography and use records systems.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, 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 safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio comms

Multitasking

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network on Bainbridge Island is seeking police dispatchers who support law enforcement by receiving requests and coordinating with officers via radio and telephone systems. The job spans potentially varied shifts to ensure 24/7 coverage.

You will document incident locations, vehicle details, and hazards, assign calls, monitor status, and relay updates. Training is provided; experience is not always required, but accuracy, typing speed, and clear communication are essential.