Emergency Police Dispatcher: Rapid Response & Communications

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; La Jara (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Police Dispatcher opportunities in La Jara, NM are described as roles supporting law enforcement operations through call taking, radio dispatch, and records duties. Duty location is La Jara, NM, with a pay range per year and a flexible rotation depending on agency needs.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.

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

Skills

Typing accurately

Radio communication

Multitasking

Jurisdictional geography

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Police Dispatcher opportunities in La Jara, NM are described as roles supporting law enforcement operations through call taking, radio dispatch, and records duties. Duty location is La Jara, NM, with a pay range per year and a flexible rotation depending on agency needs.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.