Police Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Freeport (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher opportunities in Freeport, FL. Dispatchers receive police requests, document details, and assign calls to officers while monitoring radios and records systems.

The role emphasizes accuracy, speed, and effective communication under varying shifts. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn jurisdictional geography.

Qualifications

• Typing accurately and quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask while monitoring multiple information streams.
• Clear and effective radio and telephone communication.
• Ability to understand spoken information and convey it accurately.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers according to 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 emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Multitasking

Radio communication

Clear listening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CJIS/Records systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher opportunities in Freeport, FL. Dispatchers receive police requests, document details, and assign calls to officers while monitoring radios and records systems.

The role emphasizes accuracy, speed, and effective communication under varying shifts. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn jurisdictional geography.