Police Dispatch & Communications Specialist

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Canyon Lake (TX); In loco; USD 35.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical/dental/vision

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Descrizione del lavoro

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks a Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Dispatchers may perform telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records-system duties.

The role requires accurate typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn jurisdictional geography. Training and certification requirements vary by agency, with potential night/weekend shifts and

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some vacancies offer training.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and accurate interpretation of information required.

Mansioni

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers based on priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay timely updates about changing incidents and safety concerns.
• Perform authorized records inquiries after training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Conoscenze

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Multitasking

Geography knowledge

Active listening

Formazione

High school diploma

Strumenti

Records management system

Descrizione del lavoro

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks a Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Dispatchers may perform telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records-system duties.

The role requires accurate typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn jurisdictional geography. Training and certification requirements vary by agency, with potential night/weekend shifts and