Emergency Police Dispatcher: Quick-Response Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Payneville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Payneville, KY, seeks Police Dispatcher to handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document incidents, and coordinate with officers and agencies. The role involves working at communications consoles, typing accurately, and learning jurisdictional geography under agency procedures.

The position may require night/weekend shifts, overtime, and adherence to confidentiality and security standards. Salary is paid yearly with benefits vary by agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training.
• Candidates should type accurately and understand spoken information.

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 training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Multitasking

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Payneville, KY, seeks Police Dispatcher to handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document incidents, and coordinate with officers and agencies. The role involves working at communications consoles, typing accurately, and learning jurisdictional geography under agency procedures.

The position may require night/weekend shifts, overtime, and adherence to confidentiality and security standards. Salary is paid yearly with benefits vary by agency.