Emergency Police Dispatcher: Real-Time Incident Coordination

National Public Safety Careers; Powder River (WY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher opportunities in Powder River, WY. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations, and assign calls to officers, ensuring rapid response and accurate communications across agency channels.

Ideal candidates type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio. Training is available; the role involves shift work, including nights and weekends, with opportunities to coordinate with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided for entry-level vacancies.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information; communicate clearly by radio.
• Must be able to learn jurisdictional geography and operate essential dispatch systems.

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

Radio communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher opportunities in Powder River, WY. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations, and assign calls to officers, ensuring rapid response and accurate communications across agency channels.

Ideal candidates type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio. Training is available; the role involves shift work, including nights and weekends, with opportunities to coordinate with