Police Dispatch & Communications Specialist

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Wallback (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Education resources

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks Police Dispatchers for opportunities in Wallback, WV. You will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document incident details, assign calls to officers, monitor radio traffic, relay updates, and coordinate with neighboring agencies.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn jurisdiction geography.

Qualifications

• Typing accurately and fast to handle calls.
• Ability to understand spoken information and communicate clearly by radio.
• Experience or training in police dispatch or public safety communications is beneficial.

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 procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing speed

Multitasking

Radio communications

Public safety dispatch

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAD software

Public safety radio system

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks Police Dispatchers for opportunities in Wallback, WV. You will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document incident details, assign calls to officers, monitor radio traffic, relay updates, and coordinate with neighboring agencies.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn jurisdiction geography.