Police Dispatch & Communications Specialist

National Public Safety Careers; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers invites applications for Police Dispatcher roles, responsible for handling emergency and nonemergency requests, logging incident details, and coordinating with officers across agencies. This position emphasizes accurate typing, clear radio communication, and strong situational awareness.

Daily duties include prioritizing calls, monitoring status, and relaying timely updates while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with agency protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some agencies offer training for entry-level roles.
• Candidates must type accurately and communicate clearly via radio, with basic geography knowledge.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing

Multitasking

Radio communication

Clear communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Records system

Job description

National Public Safety Careers invites applications for Police Dispatcher roles, responsible for handling emergency and nonemergency requests, logging incident details, and coordinating with officers across agencies. This position emphasizes accurate typing, clear radio communication, and strong situational awareness.

Daily duties include prioritizing calls, monitoring status, and relaying timely updates while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with agency protocols.