Emergency Police Dispatcher — Life-Saving Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Lisbon (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers to support Lisbon, LA, handling emergencies and routine requests, coordinating with field officers, and maintaining communications. Applicants must type accurately, understand spoken information, and manage incident details with precision.

Qualified candidates typically hold a high school diploma, have strong multitasking and communication skills, and may undergo background screening and training as required by the agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and jurisdiction geography knowledge.
• Background checks and security screening may be required.

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 safety concerns
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after required training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information

Skills

Typing

Communication

Multitasking

Radio dispatch

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CJIS

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers to support Lisbon, LA, handling emergencies and routine requests, coordinating with field officers, and maintaining communications. Applicants must type accurately, understand spoken information, and manage incident details with precision.

Qualified candidates typically hold a high school diploma, have strong multitasking and communication skills, and may undergo background screening and training as required by the agency.