Police Dispatch & Emergency Communications Specialist

National Public Safety Careers; Maxwell (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher candidates for opportunities in Maxwell, Nebraska. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting details, and coordinating with officers and neighboring agencies to ensure public safety.

Training may be provided; candidates must type well and communicate clearly by radio. Typical duties include monitoring officer status, relaying updates, and safeguarding sensitive information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required; training possible for entry-level.
• Must type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and operate under security screening where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, 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 safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communications

Multitasking

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher candidates for opportunities in Maxwell, Nebraska. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting details, and coordinating with officers and neighboring agencies to ensure public safety.

Training may be provided; candidates must type well and communicate clearly by radio. Typical duties include monitoring officer status, relaying updates, and safeguarding sensitive information.