Emergency Police Dispatcher: Save Lives with Rapid Response

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Terlingua (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions seeks police dispatchers to support Terlingua area law enforcement. The role involves taking emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting incident details, and coordinating with officers to ensure accurate, timely responses.

Dispatchers may work nights or weekends and require strong typing, radio communication, and multitasking skills. Access to relevant records systems may be required after screening and training.

Qualifications

• Type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Communicate clearly by radio and learn jurisdictional geography.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening.

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

Geography learning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions seeks police dispatchers to support Terlingua area law enforcement. The role involves taking emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting incident details, and coordinating with officers to ensure accurate, timely responses.

Dispatchers may work nights or weekends and require strong typing, radio communication, and multitasking skills. Access to relevant records systems may be required after screening and training.