Police Dispatch Specialist - Critical Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Blackstone (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks dedicated police dispatchers to receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document incidents, and coordinate with officers using radio communications. You will monitor responses, relay critical updates, and maintain accurate records.

Training may be provided; a high school diploma is typically required. Dispatch roles may involve shift work, nights, weekends, and overtime based on staffing and operational needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided for entry-level.
• Ability to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status and radio traffic; relay updates.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Clear radio communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Emergency dispatch system

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks dedicated police dispatchers to receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document incidents, and coordinate with officers using radio communications. You will monitor responses, relay critical updates, and maintain accurate records.

Training may be provided; a high school diploma is typically required. Dispatch roles may involve shift work, nights, weekends, and overtime based on staffing and operational needs.