Police Communications & Dispatch Specialist

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Gillham (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking qualified police dispatch personnel in Gillham, AR to receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance and to coordinate with officers. The role involves documenting locations, suspect descriptions, and vehicle details, while ensuring timely updates and safety information.

Responsibilities include assigning calls to officers, monitoring radio traffic, relaying incident updates, and performing authorized records inquiries after training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training; experienced classifications may require prior dispatch work.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking qualified police dispatch personnel in Gillham, AR to receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance and to coordinate with officers. The role involves documenting locations, suspect descriptions, and vehicle details, while ensuring timely updates and safety information.

Responsibilities include assigning calls to officers, monitoring radio traffic, relaying incident updates, and performing authorized records inquiries after training.