Emergency Police Dispatcher & Radio Operator

National Public Safety Careers; Ragley (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid leave and continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in Ragley, LA seeks Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement operations by taking requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Training may be provided for entry-level candidates.

Responsibilities include receiving emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting locations and details, coordinating with officers, and ensuring accurate incident records. A background check and adherence to confidentiality are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required; training may be provided for entry-level.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information; clear radio communication.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

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

Job description

National Public Safety Careers in Ragley, LA seeks Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement operations by taking requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Training may be provided for entry-level candidates.

Responsibilities include receiving emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting locations and details, coordinating with officers, and ensuring accurate incident records. A background check and adherence to confidentiality are required.