Fort Worth Police Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Emergency Ops

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Fort Worth is seeking police dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by handling requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers.

Dispatchers may perform call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties, ensuring accurate locations, descriptions, safety information, and timely updates for responders on duty.

Qualifications

• Typing accurately and listening carefully for radio or phone instructions.
• Clear spoken communication and ability to relay information quickly.
• Ability to learn jurisdiction geography and agency procedures.

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.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Listening

Multitasking

Radio communications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Fort Worth is seeking police dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by handling requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers.

Dispatchers may perform call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties, ensuring accurate locations, descriptions, safety information, and timely updates for responders on duty.