Police Communications Dispatcher – 24/7 Emergency Support

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

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Drasco, AR seeks qualified police dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Dispatchers help officers understand unfolding events and coordinate responses to incidents.

Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn jurisdictional geography.

Qualifications

• Typing accurately and listening carefully are essential.
• Ability to understand spoken information and communicate clearly by radio.
• Learn and navigate jurisdictional geography and access to systems as needed.

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

Listening

Multitasking

Radio communication

Jurisdiction geography

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Drasco, AR seeks qualified police dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Dispatchers help officers understand unfolding events and coordinate responses to incidents.

Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn jurisdictional geography.