Police Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers invites applications for Police Dispatcher opportunities in Twin Falls, Idaho. The role involves receiving emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting locations and details, and coordinating with officers to ensure timely responses.

Dispatchers may work nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts depending on agency needs. Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong typing and listening skills, and the ability to communicate clearly by radio.

Qualifications

• Typing accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to understand spoken information and communicate clearly by radio.
• Strong knowledge of 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 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 other emergency services
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information

Skills

Typing speed

Listening skills

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers invites applications for Police Dispatcher opportunities in Twin Falls, Idaho. The role involves receiving emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting locations and details, and coordinating with officers to ensure timely responses.

Dispatchers may work nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts depending on agency needs. Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong typing and listening skills, and the ability to communicate clearly by radio.