Police Dispatch & Communications Specialist

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Centerburg (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plans

Continuing education

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions seeks Police Dispatchers in Centerburg, OH to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Dispatchers help ensure accurate locations, descriptions, safety information, and timely updates are conveyed.

The role may include call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records duties, with shifts that can include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on staffing and needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training; experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

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 accuracy

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions seeks Police Dispatchers in Centerburg, OH to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Dispatchers help ensure accurate locations, descriptions, safety information, and timely updates are conveyed.

The role may include call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records duties, with shifts that can include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on staffing and needs.