Emergency Police Dispatcher - Melba, ID

National Public Safety Careers; Melba (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in Melba, ID is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Dispatchers may handle emergency and nonemergency calls and perform records-system duties.

Responsibilities include documenting locations and hazards, assigning calls, monitoring radio traffic, and coordinating with neighboring agencies while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in incident

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required; some vacancies provide training.
• Candidates should type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and training.
• Meet agency-specific age and employment eligibility requirements and pass background checks.
• Complete required typing, listening, multitasking, or dispatch aptitude assessments.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect 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 training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Multitasking

Radio communications

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Records management system

Job description

National Public Safety Careers in Melba, ID is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Dispatchers may handle emergency and nonemergency calls and perform records-system duties.

Responsibilities include documenting locations and hazards, assigning calls, monitoring radio traffic, and coordinating with neighboring agencies while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in incident