Emergency Police Dispatcher – Join Critical Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Rush (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Rush, KY seeks Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement operations by taking requests for assistance and maintaining communications with officers at a busy dispatch center.

Typical duties include receiving emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting locations and details, assigning calls to officers, monitoring radio traffic, and coordinating with neighboring agencies; a strong emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and rapid information exchange.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training, while experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, 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
• 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

Skills

Typing accurately

Understand spoken information

Radio communication

Jurisdictional geography

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Rush, KY seeks Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement operations by taking requests for assistance and maintaining communications with officers at a busy dispatch center.

Typical duties include receiving emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting locations and details, assigning calls to officers, monitoring radio traffic, and coordinating with neighboring agencies; a strong emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and rapid information exchange.