Emergency Police Dispatcher: Rapid, Critical Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Nevada; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement plans

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in Moapa, NV is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. You will document locations, descriptions, and hazards while assigning calls according to priority.

This role may involve nights, weekends, and rotating shifts. A high school diploma is typically required, with training provided for entry-level vacancies and potential CJIS screening for access.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training.
• Experienced roles may require prior police dispatch work and certifications.
• Typing, clear radio communication, and jurisdiction geography knowledge are important.
• CJIS access may require additional screening and security training.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers based on priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after required training.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Criminal justice information systems (CJIS)

Job description

National Public Safety Careers in Moapa, NV is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. You will document locations, descriptions, and hazards while assigning calls according to priority.

This role may involve nights, weekends, and rotating shifts. A high school diploma is typically required, with training provided for entry-level vacancies and potential CJIS screening for access.