Police Dispatch & Communications Specialist

Public Safety Dispatch Network; New Harmony (UT); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Public Safety Dispatch Network in New Harmony, Utah, seeks police dispatchers to handle emergency and nonemergency calls, document incidents, and coordinate with officers and neighboring agencies. The role requires accuracy, rapid decision-making, and strict confidentiality across shifts.

Entry-level training may be provided, with duties spanning radio communications, incident logging, and records management.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Active listening

Geography knowledge

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Criminal justice information systems

Description du poste

Public Safety Dispatch Network in New Harmony, Utah, seeks police dispatchers to handle emergency and nonemergency calls, document incidents, and coordinate with officers and neighboring agencies. The role requires accuracy, rapid decision-making, and strict confidentiality across shifts.

Entry-level training may be provided, with duties spanning radio communications, incident logging, and records management.